Kirsten Rules Flashcards
The basket which a team defends is its own basket.
YES The basket which is defended by a team is its own basket. (OBR Art. 1.2.) (R1)
The basket which a team attacks is its own basket.
NO The basket that is attacked by a team is the opponents’ basket. (OBR Art. 1.2.)
Basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each.
YES Basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each. (OBR Art. 1.1) (R3)
Basketball is played by 2 teams of 6 players each.
NO Basketball is played by 2 teams of 5 players each. (OBR Art. 1.1)
The dimension of the court is 28 m x 15 m.
YES The dimension of the court is 28 m in length by 15 m in width. (OBR Art. 2.1)
The dimension of the court is 26 m x 14 m.
NO The dimension of the court is 28 m in length by 15 m in width. (OBR Art. 2.1)
The dimension of the court is 28 m x 15 m measured from the inner edge of the boundary line.
YES The dimension of the court is 28 m in length by 15 m in width measured from the inner edge of the boundary line. (OBR Art. 2.1) (R7)
The dimension of the court is 28 m x 15 m measured from the outside edge of the boundary line.
NO The dimension of the court is 28 m in length by 15 m in width measured from the inner edge of the boundary line. (OBR Art. 2.1) (R8)
The dimension of the court is 26 m x 14 m measured from the inner edge of the boundary line.
NO The dimension of the court is 26 m x 14 m measured from the inner edge of the boundary line. (R9)
The dimension of the court is 26 m x 14 m measured from the outside edge of the boundary line. (R10)
NO The dimension of the court is 28 m in length by 15 m in width measured from the inner edge of the boundary line. (OBR Art. 2.1) (R10)
The team A president, sitting on the bench as the accompanying delegation member, notifies the referees during the half-time of the scorer’s error by recording B2 shot for a goal with 3 points, instead of 2 points. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error has occurred.
YES Should any accompanying delegation member become aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that member is expected to notify the referees immediately. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2.) (OBRI F.2.3) (R11)
The team A president, sitting on the tribune, approaches the referees during a time-out and notifies them of the scorer’s error by recording a B2 foul erroneously on A1. The president uses the mobile phone recording as an evidence. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error has occurred. (R12)
NO Should any accompanying delegation member (which is not the case) become aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that member is expected to notify the referees immediately. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2.) (OBRI F.2.3) (R12)
The team A doctor, sitting on the bench as the accompanying delegation member, notifies the referees during the half-time of their error permitting erroneously B1 to attempt 2 free throws, instead of B4. The crew and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error has occurred. (R13)
YES Should any accompanying delegation member become aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that member is expected to notify the referees immediately. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2) (OBRI F.2.3) (R13)
The team A head coach notifies the referees during the half-time of the scorer’s error by recording B2’s shot for a goal with 3 points, instead of 2 points. The head coach uses the mobile phone recording as an evidence. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error occurred. (R14)
NO Should a head coach becomes aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that head coach is expected to notify the referees immediately. However, only the IRS equipment approved by the crew chief can be used for the IRS review. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2.) (OBRI F.1.1.) (R14)
The team A head coach notifies the referees at the end of the game of the scorer’s error by recording in the first quarter B2’s shot for a goal with 3 points, instead of 2 points. The head coach uses the mobile phone recording as an evidence. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error occurred. (R15)
NO Should a head coach becomes aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that head coach is expected to notify the referees immediately. However, only the IRS equipment approved by the crew chief can be used for the IRS review. Moreover, the time limit to correct the error has already expired. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2) (R15)
The team A head coach notifies the referees during the half-time of the scorer’s error by recording B2’s shot for a goal with 3 points, instead of 2 points. The head coach shows an official TV video recorded as an evidence. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error occurred.
YES Should a head coach becomes aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that head coach is expected to notify the referees immediately. Only the IRS equipment (official TV video recording)approved by the crew chief can be used for the IRS review. (OBR Art. 1.2 and 44.2) (OBRI F.2.3) (R16)
The team A head coach notifies the referees at the end of the game of the scorer’s error by recording in the third quarter B2’s shot for a goal with 3 points, instead of 2 points. The head coach shows an official TV video recorded as an evidence. The crew chief and the table officials shall verify whether the correctable error occurred.(R17)
NO Should a HC become aware of any inaccuracy in scorekeeping, that HC is expected to notify the referees immediately. The time limit to correct the error has already expired.
The centre line is part of the backcourt. (R18)
YES The centre line is part of the backcourt. (R18)
The centre line is neither part of the backcourt nor the frontcourt.
NO The centre line is part of the backcourt. (OBR Art. 2.5.2. and ) (R19)
The basket in the frontcourt is part of the frontcourt.
YES The basket in the frontcourt is part of the frontcourt. (OBR Art. 2.4.) (R20)
The basket in the backcourt is part of the backcourt.
YES The basket in the backcourt is part of the backcourt. (OBR Art. 2.3) (R21)
The baskets are neither part of the frontcourt nor of the backcourt.
NO The baskets are part of the frontcourt or the backcourt respectively. (OBR Art. 2.3 and 2.4) (R22)
The team’s frontcourt and backcourt are exactly the same size.
NO The centre line is part of the backcourt therefore the backcourt is larger by 5 cm. (OBR Art. 2.3 and 2.4) (R23)
All lines are 5 cm in width.
YES All lines shall be 5 cm in width. (OBR Art. 2.5) (R24)
All lines are 10 cm in width.
NO All lines shall be 5 cm in width. (OBR Art. 2.5) (R25)
The boundary lines are not part of the court. (R26)
YES The boundary lines are not part of the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.1) (R26)
The boundary lines are part of the court.
NO The boundary lines are not part of the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.1) (R27)
Any obstruction including seated head coach, first assistant coach, substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members shall be at least 1 m from the court. (R28)
NO Any obstruction including seated head coach, first assistant coach, substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members shall be at least 2 m from the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.1) (R28)
Any obstruction including seated head coach, first assistant coach, substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members shall be at least 2 m from the court.
YES Any obstruction including seated head coach, first assistant coach, substitutes, excluded players and accompanying delegation members shall be at least 2 m from the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.1)
Thrower-in A1 touches with 1 foot the boundary line when passing the ball on the court. This is A1’s violation
NO The boundary line is not part of the court. The player commits a violation only if the foot is over the inner edge of the boundary line. (OBR Art. 2.5.1 and 17.3.1)
The diameter of the centre circle is 3.60 m
YES The diameter of the centre circle shall be 3.60 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.2) (R31)
The diameter of the centre circle is 4.00 m.
NO The diameter of the centre circle shall be 3.60 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.2) (R32)
The radius of the centre circle and the free-throw semi-circle is the same.
YES The radius of the centre circle and the free-throw semi-circle shall be 1.80 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.2)
The free-throw line is 1.80 m long.
NO The free-throw line shall be 3.60 m long. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R34)
The free-throw line is 3.60 m long.
YES The free-throw line shall be 3.60 m long. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R35)
The free-throw line is 4.60 m from the endline
NO The free-throw line shall have its furthest edge 5.80 m from the inner edge of the endline. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R36)
The free-throw line is 5.80 m from the endline.
YES The free-throw line shall have its furthest edge 5.80 m from the inner edge of the endline. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R37)
The lines limiting the restricted area are part of the restricted area.
YES The lines limiting the restricted area, excluding the endlines, are part of the restricted area. (OBR Art. 2.5.3)
The lines limiting the restricted area are not part of the restricted area.
NO The lines limiting the restricted area, excluding the endlines, are part of the restricted area. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R39)
There are 6 free-throw rebound places along the restricted area.
YES There are 6 free-throw rebound places along the restricted area. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R40)
There are 5 free-throw rebound places along the restricted area.
NO There are 6 free-throw rebound places along the restricted area. (OBR Art. 2.5.3)
The free-throw line is 5.80 m from the centre of the basket.
NO The free-throw line shall have its furthest edge 5.80 m from the inner edge of the endline. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R42)
The backboard is 1.20 m from the endline.
YES The backboard shall be 1.20 m from the inner edge of the endline. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R43)
The shape of the restricted area is trapezoid.
NO The restricted areas shall be the rectangular areas. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R44)
The shape of the restricted area is rectangular.
YES The restricted areas shall be the rectangular areas. (OBR Art. 2.5.3) (R45)
The 3-point line is part of the 3-point goal area.
NO The 3-point line is not part of the 3-point goal area. If the player touches the line and scores, the goal counts 2 points. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R46)
The radius of the 3-point line is 6.25 m.
NO The radius of the arc of the 3-point line shall be 6.75 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R47)
The radius of the 3-point line is 6.50 m.
NO The radius of the arc of the 3-point line shall be 6.75 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R48
The radius of the 3-point line is 6.75 m.
YES The radius of the arc of the 3-point line shall be 6.75 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R49)
The radius of the 3-point line is 7.25 m.
NO The radius of the arc of the 3-point line shall be 6.75 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R50)
There must be 14 seats available in each team bench area.
NO There must be 16 seats available in each team bench area. (OBR Art. 2.5.5)
There must be 12 seats available in each team bench area. (R52)
NO There must be 16 seats available in each team bench area. (OBR Art. 2.5.5) (R52)
There must be 16 seats available in each team bench area
YES There must be 16 seats available in each team bench area. (OBR Art. 2.5.5) (R53)
The team bench area is 10 m long.
NO 14m - 5m = 9 m long. (OBR Art. 2.5.5) (R54)
The team bench area is 9 m long.
YES 14m - 5m = 9 m long.
The throw-in lines are marked on the court only opposite the scorer’s table.
NO The throw-in lines shall be marked outside the court at both sidelines opposite and the table side of the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.6) (R56)
The throw-in lines are marked on the court only on the side of the scorer’s table.
NO The throw-in lines shall be marked outside the court at both sidelines opposite and the table side of the court. (OBR Art. 2.5.6) (R57)
The throw-in lines are marked at the level of the top of the 3-point arc. (R58)
YES The throw-in lines shall be marked at the level of the top of the 3-point arc. (OBR Art. 2.5.6) (R58)
The throw-in lines are marked at the level of the free-throw line extended.
NO The throw-in lines shall be marked at the level of the top of the 3-point arc. (OBR Art. 2.5.6) (R59)
The centre point of the basket is 1.20 m from the endline.
NO The centre point of the basket shall be 1.575 m from the endline. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R60)
The no-charge semi-circle areas are under the baskets.
YES The no-charge semi-circles shall be marked under the baskets. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R61)
The radius of the no-charge semi-circle is 1.30 m.
YES The radius of the arc of the no-charge semi-circle shall be 1.30 m from the exact centre of the basket to the outer edge of the semi-circle. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R62)
The radius of the no-charge semi-circle is 1.5 m.(R63)
NO The radius of the arc of the no-charge semi-circle shall be 1.30 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R63)
The no-charge semi-circles end at the imaginary line of the front edges of the backboards. (R64)
YES The no-charge semi-circles shall end at the imaginary line of the front edges of the backboards (Basketball Equipment Appendix) (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R64)
The no-charge semi-circles end at the endline.
NO The no-charge semi-circles shall end at the imaginary line of the front edges of the backboards (Basketball Equipment Appendix) (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R65)
In the FIBA Youth Competitions, the arc of the 3-point line shall have the radius of 6.25 m.
NO In all competitions, the arc of the 3-point line shall have the radius of 6.75 m. (OBR Art. 2.5.4) (R66)
The centre line is part of the frontcourt.
NO The centre line is part of the backcourt. (OBR Art. 2.5.2.) (R67)
The no-charge semi-circle lines are part of the no-charge semi-circle areas.(R68)
YES The no-charge semi-circle lines are part of the no-charge semi-circle areas. (OBR Art. 2.5.7.) (R68)
A1 in the frontcourt is closely guarded by B2 and B1. Trying to avoid the defence, A1 steps on the centre line. This is a backcourt violation.
YES The centre line is part of the backcourt. (OBR Art. 2.5.2. and 30.1.2)
The no-charge semi-circles shall be marked on the court, limited by the semi-circle line with the radius of 1.25 cm measured from the point on the court beneath the exact centre of the basket and the inner edge of the semi-circle.
NO The no-charge semi-circles shall be marked on the court, limited by the semi-circle line with the radius of 1.30 cm measured from the point on the court beneath the exact centre of the basket and the outer edge of the semi-circle. The no-charge semi-circle lines are part of the no-charge semi-circle areas. (OBR Art. 2.5.7) (R70)
The backboards shall measure 1.800 mm horizontally and 1.050 mm vertically.
YES The backboards shall measure 1.800 mm horizontally and 1.050 mm vertically (Basketball Equipment Appendix 1.1.3). (OBR Art. 3) (R71)
The backboards shall measure 2.000 mm horizontally and 1.200 mm vertically
NO The backboards shall measure 1.800 mm horizontally and 1.050 mm vertically (Basketball Equipment Appendix 1.1.3). (OBR Art. 3) (R72)
The minimum size of the inside diameter of the ring is 450 mm
YES The ring shall have an inside diameter of a minimum of 450 mm and a maximum of 459 mm (Basketball Equipment Appendix 1.2.1). (OBR Art. 3) (R73)
The minimum size of the inside diameter of the ring is 500 mm.
NO The ring shall have an inside diameter of a minimum of 450 mm and a maximum of 459 mm (Basketball Equipment Appendix 1.2.1). (OBR Art. 3)
The height of the ring measured from the court is 3.05 m
YES The height of the ring shall be 3.05 m (Basketball Equipment Appendix, Diagram 1). (OBR Art. 3) (R75)
The height of the ring measured from the court is 2.90 m.
NO The height of the ring shall be 3.05 m (Basketball Equipment Appendix, Diagram 1). (OBR Art. 3) (R76)
The main game clock shall be a digital countdown clock.
YES The main game clock shall be a digital countdown clock (Basketball Equipment Appendix 4.1). (OBR Art. 3)
The main game clock shall be a digital count-up clock.
NO The main game clock shall be a digital countdown clock (Basketball Equipment Appendix 4.1). (OBR Art. 3) (R78)
The game clock shall be used for timing the time-outs.
NO The stopwatch or a suitable (visible) device (not the game clock) shall be used for timing time-outs. (OBR Art. 3) (R79)
When the game clock is stopped, the shot clock stops automatically.
YES When the game clock stops, the shot clock shall also stop (Basketball Equipment Appendix 5.4). (OBR Art. 3) (R80)
When the game clock is started, the shot clock shall have the possibility to be started manually.
YES When the game clock starts, the shot clock shall have the possibility to be started manually (Basketball Equipment Appendix 5.5). (OBR Art. 3) (R81)
When the game clock is started, the shot clock starts automatically.
NO When the game clock starts, the shot clock shall have the possibility to be started manually (Basketball Equipment Appendix 5.4). (OBR Art. 3) (R82)
When the shot clock is stopped and sounds, the game clock count stops automatically.
NO When the shot clock is stopped and sounds, the game clock count continues and may be stopped, if necessary, manually (Basketball Equipment Appendix 5.4). (OBR Art. 3)
When the shot clock is stopped and sounds, the game clock count continues and may be stopped, if necessary, manually.
YES When the shot clock is stopped and sounds, the game clock count continues and may be stopped, if necessary, manually (Basketball Equipment Appendix 5.5). (OBR Art. 3) (R84)
There must be 3 separate, distinctly different and loud sound signals for the shot clock operator and for the timer for the time-out/substitution.
NO There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 3) (R85)
There must be 3 separate, distinctly different and loud sound signals for the shot clock operator and for the timer.
NO There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 3) (R86)
There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer.
YES There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 3) (R87)
There must be one type of the loud sound signal from the scorer’s table.
NO There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 3) (R88)
The game clock and the shot clock shall be operated by 2 different persons.
YES There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 45.2.)
The game clock and the shot clock shall be operated by 1 person.
NO There shall be 2 separate, distinctly different and loud signals, one for the shot clock operator and one for the timer. (OBR Art. 45.2.)
If a player commits his 5th foul and must leave the game, that player shall go to his dressing room.
NO The player is an excluded (not disqualified) player and therefore may sit on the team bench. (OBR Art. 4.1.3 and 40.2) (R91)
A team member is eligible to play when has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits, of the organising body of the competition.
YES A team member is eligible to play when has been authorised to play for a team according to the regulations, including regulations governing age limits, of the organising body of the competition. (OBR Art. 4.1.1) (R92)
A team member is entitled to play when the name has been entered on the scoresheet before the beginning of the game and as long as that player has neither been disqualified nor committed 5 fouls.
YES A team member is entitled to play when the name has been entered on the scoresheet before the beginning of the game and as long the player has neither been disqualified not committed 5 fouls. (OBR Art. 4.1.2) (R93)
After the game has started, team A head coach requests that player A12 shall be added on the scoresheet. The request shall be granted.
NO After the game has begun, no new player can be added on the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 4.1.2)
A10 requests to enter the game as a substitute for A4 at the next opportunity. During the next dead ball, but before a referee has beckoned A10 to enter the court, A4 commits a technical foul. A4’s foul shall be considered as a player’s foul
YES A substitute becomes a player when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court. (OBR Art. 4.2.3) (R95)
A1 commits his 5th personal foul and must leave the game. The 5th personal foul shall be considered as a disqualifying foul.
NO During playing time a team member is an excluded (not disqualified) player when that player has committed 5 fouls and is no longer entitled to play. (OBR Art. 4.1.3)
A5 is a player/head coach. During an interval of play, A5 commits a technical foul. The technical foul shall be entered in the scoresheet against team A head coach’s foul and recorded as ‘C’.(R97)
NO During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4 and 4.1.2) (R97)
A1 is wearing sufficiently padded protective equipment on the upper arm. A1 shall be permitted to participate in the game
YES It is permitted to wear sufficiently padded protective equipment for the upper arm. (OBR Art. 4.4.2) (R98)
During a time-out, A6 requests a substitution. A6 becomes a player when the time-out has ended.
NO A substitute becomes a player when during a time-out a substitute requests the substitution to the timer. (OBR Art. 4.2.3) (R99)
During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players.
YES During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R100)
During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as substitutes
NO During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R101)
With 10 minutes before the start of the game, a technical foul is charged against B5 who is not listed as 1 of team B’s 5 players to start the game. The foul shall be charged and entered on the scoresheet against the team B head coach. (R102)
NO During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R102)
With 15 seconds before the crew chief is ready to toss the ball for the opening jump ball, a technical foul is charged on A4 who is still sitting on the team bench. The foul shall be charged and entered on the scoresheet against the team A head coach.
NO During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R103)
During an half-time interval, A5 commits a technical foul. The foul shall count as 1 of the team fouls in the 3rd quarter.
YES During any interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. Therefore the technical foul shall be recorded against A5 and shall count also as 1 of the team fouls. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R104)
During an half-time interval, A5 who has already committed the 5th foul commits a technical foul. The foul shall be considered as a player’s foul and recorded against the player.
NO A player who has committed 5 fouls is considered as an excluded player. Therefore the technical foul shall be charged against the team A head coach, recorded as ‘B’. (OBR Art. 4.1.4 and 4.1.3.) (R105)
During an half-time interval, A5 who has already committed the 5th foul commits a technical foul. The foul shall be considered as 1 of the team fouls in the 3rd quarter.
NO A5’s foul shall be charged against the team A head coach, recorded as ‘B’. It shall not count as 1 of the team fouls in the following (3rd) quarter. (OBR Art. 4.1.4) (R106)
A maximum of 9 persons (excluding substitutes, head coach and/or excluded players) may sit on the team bench during the game.
NO Each team shall consist of a maximum 8 accompanying delegation members, including coaches who may sit on the bench. (OBR Art. 4.2.1) (R107)
A maximum of 10 accompanying delegation members may sit on the team bench.
NO A maximum of 8 accompanying delegation members may sit on the team bench. (OBR Art. 4.2.1) (R108)
A maximum of 8 accompanying delegation members (manager, physiotherapist, statistician etc.) may sit on the team bench
YES A maximum of 8 accompanying delegation members may sit on the team bench. (OBR Art. 4.2.1) (R109)
A team may have a maximum of 12 players.
YES Each team shall consist of no more than 12 team members entitled to play. (OBR Art. 4.2.1)
A team may have a maximum of 10 players.
NO Each team shall consist of no more than 12 team members entitled to play. (OBR Art. 4.2.1) (R111)
To start the game, 5 players from each team shall be on the court ready to play
YES A team shall lose the game by forfeit if a team is unable to field 5 players ready to play 15 minutes after the game is scheduled to start. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (OBRI 20.1) (R112)
During playing time 6 players from each team shall be on the court.
NO During a playing time 5 team members from each team shall be on the playing court. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (OBRI 20.1) (R113)
During time-out, A8 reports to the timer as a substitute. At this time A8 becomes a player. (R114)
YES A8 shall become a player when during the time-out the substitution request is made to the timer. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 49.1) (R114)
During a time-out, A8 reports to the timer as a substitute. A8 becomes a player when the time-out has ended. (R115)
NO A8 shall become a player when during the time-out the substitution request is made to the timer. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 49.1.) (R115)
A substitute becomes a player when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court.
YES A substitute becomes a player when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court. (OBR Art. 4.2.3) (R116)
A substitute becomes a player when the substitute enters the court.
NO A substitute becomes a player when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court. (OBR Art. 4.2.3)
A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when the player leaves the court. (R118)
NO A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court. (OBR Art. 4.2.3) (R118)
A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when the timer sounds the signal for the substitution.
NO A substitute becomes a player and a player becomes a substitute when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 49.1.) (R119)
During a time-out, a substitute becomes a player when the referee beckons the substitute to enter the court.
NO During a time-out or an interval of play other than the half-time interval, a substitute must report to the timer before entering the game. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 19.3.7) (R120)
A substitution takes place during a time-out. The substitute becomes a player when that player reports to 1 of the referees.
NO During a time-out, a substitute must request the substitution only to the timer in order to become a player. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 19.3.7) (R121)
A10 is beckoned by a referee to substitute A4. While leaving the court, A4 impolitely addresses a referee and a technical foul is charged on A4. The technical foul shall be considered as player’s foul and it counts towards the team A fouls in that quarter.
NO When the referee beckons A10 on the court, A4 becomes a substitute. Therefore the technical foul shall be recorded against team A head coach as ‘B’ and shall not count towards team A fouls in the quarter. (OBR Art. 4.2.3) (R122)
Team A is granted a time-out. A8 reports to the timer to substitute A3. While A3 goes to the bench, A3 commits a technical foul. The technical foul counts towards the team fouls in the quarter.
NO When requesting a substitution to the timer, A8 becomes a player and A3 becomes a substitute. The technical foul shall be recorded against the team A head coach as ‘B’ and shall not count towards team A fouls in the quarter. (OBR Art. 4.2.3)
During the game, the different players may wear the shoes of different colours.
YES During the game any player may wear the shoes of any colour combination. (OBR Art. 4.4.3.) (R124)
A team wears striped white/red shirts with white colour being a dominant colour. This is lega
YES The uniform of all team members shall consists of the shirts of the same dominant colour front and back as the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1.) (R125)
The shirts must be of the same dominant colour front and back.
YES The uniform of all team members shall consists of the shirts of the same dominant colour front and back as the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1) (R126)
The shorts must be of the same colour as the shirts.(R127)
YES The uniform of all team members shall consists of the shirts of the same dominant colour front and back as the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1.) (R127)
The shorts may be of a different colour from the shirts.
NO The uniform of all team members shall consists of the shirts of the same dominant colour front and back as the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1.) (R128)
The players on the court must tuck the shirts into the shorts.
YES All players must tuck the shirts into the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1) (R129)
The player’s shorts end below the knee. This is legal
NO The shorts must end above the knee. (OBR Art. 4.3.1) (R130)
The doctor may enter the court without permission of a referee if, in the doctor’s judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment.
YES Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R131)
The number 3 is a legal player number. (R132)
YES
The number 1 is a legal player number.(R133)
YES
The number 0 is a legal player number. (R134)
YES Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R134)
The number 00 is a legal player number.
YES Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R135)
The number 100 is a legal player number.
NO Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R136)
The number 99 is a legal player number.
YES Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R137)
One team A player wears number 0 and the other team A player wears 00. This is legal.
YES Legal numbers are 0 and 00 and from 1 to 99. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R138)
The player numbers must be placed on the front as well as on the back of the shirt
YES Each team member shall wear a shirt numbered on the front and back. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R139)
The player’s number must be on the shorts. (R140)
NO
The player’s number must be of the same size on the front and on the back of the shirt.
NO The numbers shall be clearly visible and those on the front shall be at least 8 cm high and those on the back shall be at least 16 cm high. (OBR Art. 4.3.2) (R141)
The 1st team named in the schedule (home team) shall wear the light-coloured shirts (preferably white). (R142)
YES The 1st team named in the schedule (home team) shall wear light-coloured shirts (preferably white). (OBR Art. 4.3.3) (R142)
The home team may choose the colour of its uniform and the visiting team shall choose a different colour.
NO The 1st team named in the schedule (home team) shall wear light-coloured shirts (preferably white) and the 2nd team in the schedule (visiting team) shall wear dark-coloured shirts. (OBR Art. 4.3.3) (R143)
The visiting team may choose the colour of its uniform and the home team shall choose a different colour.
NO The 1st team named in the schedule (home team) shall wear light-coloured shirts (preferably white) and the 2nd team in the schedule (visiting team) shall wear dark-coloured shirts. (OBR Art. 4.3.3) (R144)
The uniforms not permitted by the rules may be worn only, if approved by the FIBA Medical Commission beforehand.
NO Any equipment not specifically mentioned in the rules must be approved by the FIBA Technical Commission. (OBR Art. 4.4.5.) (R145)
A1 is wearing a metal brace on his finger. The brace is completely covered with soft padding. A1’s equipment is legal.
NO The finger braces are not permitted even if covered with soft padding. (OBR Art. 4.4.2.)
During an interval of play between the 1st and 2nd quarter, B6 disrespectfully addresses a referee. Team B head coach shall be charged with a technical foul recorded as ‘B’.
NO During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. (OBR Art. 4.1.4.) (R147)
Team A wears shirts that have a different colours on the front and on the back. Team A shirts are legal
NO The uniform of all team members shall consist of shirts of the same dominant colour front and back as the shorts. (OBR Art. 4.3.1) (R148)
A10 requests the substitution for A4. Before a referee has beckoned A10 to enter the court, A4 commits a technical foul. A4’s foul shall be considered as a player foul.
YES All personal, technical, unsportsmanlike or disqualifying fouls of a player shall count into the team’s penalty situation in the given quarter. (OBR Art. 4.1.3 and 41.1.1) (R149)
Team B players are wearing an arm compression garment. The garment must be of the same dominant colour as the shirts. (R150)
NO All players on the team must have all their arm and leg compression garments of the same solid colours (however not necessary of the same colour as the shirts). (OBR Art. 4.4.2) (R150)
A6 requests a substitution. A6 wears a non-compression T-shirt under the shirt. The request shall be granted.(R151)
NO The substitution shall not be granted. Only compression garments may be worn under the shirts. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (R151)
A6 requests a substitution. A6 wears a compression leg garment above the knee. The request shall be granted. (R152)
YES The compression arm and leg garments of any length may be worn under the uniform. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (R152)
A6 requests a substitution. A6 wears a compression leg garment below the knee. The request shall be granted. (R153)
YES The compression arm and leg garments of any length may be worn under the uniform. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (R153)
A6 requests a substitution. A6 has a different colour taping than the uniform. The request shall be granted. (R154)
YES All players on the team must have the tapings of the same solid colour, not necessary the same as the uniform colour. (OBR Art. 4.2.2) (R154)
A1 has 2 tapings, one red and one yellow. The colour of tapings is legal. (R155)
NO
B1 is substituted by B6. Before the game clock has started, B6 commits a personal foul. This is B6’s fifth foul. B6 shall be substituted.(R156)
YES A team member is entitled to play as long as not committing 5 fouls. (OBR Art. 4.1.3.) (R156)
Players are permitted to wear visible T-shirts under the shirts.
NO
A10 reports to the timer during the time-out to substitute A4. Before the time-out ends, A4 commits a technical foul. A4’s technical foul shall count towards team penalty situation in the quarter. (R158)
NO A substitute becomes a player when during the time-out a substitute requests the substitution to the timer. A4’s technical foul shall not count towards team A penalty situation in the given quarter. (OBR Art. 4.2.3 and 41.1.1) (R158)
All players on the team must have all their arm and leg compression garments, including undershirts and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour. (R159)
YES All players on the team must have all their arm and leg compression garments, including undershirts and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour. (OBR Art. 4.4.2.) (R159)
Team players can have all their arm and leg compression garments, including undershirts and underpants, headgear, wristbands, headbands, headbands and tapings of the different colours. (R160)
NO All players on the team must have all their arm and leg compression garments, including undershirts and undershorts, headgear, wristbands, headbands and tapings of the same solid colour. (OBR Art. 4.4.2) (R160)
The game is stopped due to A1’s injury. Team A has no more substitutes. A1 shall be provided with enough time for a recovery and may continue to participate, if recovered
YES If an injured player cannot continue to play immediately (within approximately 15 seconds), that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (R161)
After a rebound, A4 falls on the court and appears to be injured. B1 catches the ball and starts a fast break. The referee blows the whistle and stops the game immediately. (R162)
NO
Team A head coach gives the scorer a list of players entitled to play 40 minutes before the start of the game. During the warm-up 15 minutes before the start of the game a player on the list gets injured. The player shall be deleted from the team members entered on the scoresheet.
NO A team member is entitled to play when the name has been entered on the scoresheet before the start of the game, therefore that player may sit on the team bench. It is up to the team A head coach to decide, whether during the game this team member becomes a player or not. (OBR Art. 4.1.2) (R163)
Team A head coach gives the scorer a list of players entitled to play 40 minutes before the start of the game. During the warm-up 15 minutes before the start of the game a player on the list gets injured. The player shall remain the team member entered on the scoresheet. (R164)
YES A team member is entitled to play when the name has been entered on the scoresheet before the start of the game, therefore that player may sit on the team bench. It is up to the team A head coach to decide, whether during the game this team member becomes a player or not. (OBR Art. 4.1.2) (R164)
If it is necessary to protect an injured player, the referees may stop the game immediately. (R165)
YES The primary concern of the referees is the health and safety of the injured player. If it is necessary to protect an injured player, the referees may stop the game immediately. (OBR Art. 5.2) (R165)
A1 is injured. Team A first assistant coach enters the court and A1 recovers within 15 seconds. A1 shall be substituted. (R166)
YES If the injured player receives any treatment from own coaches, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI OBRI 5-2d) (R166)
A1 appears to be injured. Team A head coach enters the court to treat the player. Team B head coach requests a time-out. At the end of the time-out, A1 has recovered and shall be entitled to continue to play.(R167)
YES If A1 recovers during the time-out, he may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.7) (R167)
If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the referee shall not blow the whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a goal, lost control of the ball, withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead.
YES If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the referee shall not blow the whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a goal, lost control of the ball, withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead. (OBR Art. 5.2) (R168)
A player seems to be injured. The crew chief should stop the game immediately. (R169)
NO If the ball is live when an injury occurs, the referee shall not blow the whistle until the team in control of the ball has shot for a goal, lost control of the ball, withheld the ball from play or the ball has become dead. (OBR Art. 5.2) (R169)
If an injured player cannot continue to play immediately (within approximately 15 seconds), that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (R170)
YES If the injured player cannot continue to play immediately (within approximately 15 seconds), that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (R170)
If the injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to less than 5 players on the court
YES If the injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI OBRI 5-1) (R171)
A2 is fouled and appears to be injured. Team A head coach enters the court but A2 insists to be able to continue playing. A2 must be substituted
YES If the injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI OBRI 5-2c) (R172)
A4 is injured and the game is stopped. After 30 seconds team A head coach wants to keep A4 in the game. A4 must be substituted.
YES If the injured player cannot continue to play, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI OBRI 5-2c) (R173)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A doctor enters the court and treats A1. A1 shall be substituted. (R174)
YES If the injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2b) (R174)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A doctor enters the court and treats A1. A1 may remain in the game if recovers within 15 seconds. (R175)
NO If the injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer than 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2b) (R175)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team B head coach enters the court and treats A1. A1 shall be substituted. (R176)
NO A1 shall be substituted only if team A head coach (or team members or the accompanying delegation members) has entered the court to treat A1. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2c) (R176)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A doctor enters the court but A1 has already recovered. A1 shall be substituted even though has already recovered from the injury.(R177)
YES A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2b) (R177)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A doctor enters the court but A1 has already recovered. Team A doctor suggests that A1 should stay in the game. Team A doctor’s suggestion shall be accepted. (R178)
NO A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2b) (R178)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A head coach enters the court and treats A1. A1 shall be substituted.
YES A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2c) (R179)
A1 falls on the court and appears to be seriously injured. Team A head coach shall be permitted to enter the court and treat A1.
NO Only team A doctor (not team A head coach) may enter the court, without the permission of a referee if, in the doctor’s judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment. (OBR Art. 5.5) (OBRI OBRI 5-2d) (R180)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A first assistant coach enters the court and treats A1. A1 shall be substituted.
YES A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI 5-2d)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A first assistant coach enters the court and treats A1. A1 may remain in the game. (R182)
NO A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI OBRI 5-2d) (R182)
A1 is injured and the game is stopped. A1 is not able to continue to play immediately. A referee blows the whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Team A head coach (or team B head coach) requests a time-out before a substitute for A1 has entered the game. At the end of the time-out, A1 has recovered and requests to remain in the game. A1’s request shall be accepted.
YES If A1 recovers during the time-out, A1 may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.7.) (OBRI OBRI 5-15a) (R183)
A1 is injured and the game is stopped. A1 is not able to continue to play immediately. A referee blows the whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Team A head coach (or team B head coach) requests a time-out before a substitute for A1 has entered the game. At the end of the time-out, A1 has recovered and requests to remain in the game. A1 shall be substituted
NO If A1 recovers during the time-out, A1 may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.7.) (OBRI OBRI 5-15a)
A1 is injured and the game is stopped. A1 is not able to continue to play immediately. A referee blows the whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Team A head coach (or team B head coach) requests a time-out after a substitute for A1 has entered the game. At the end of the time-out, A1 has recovered and requests to remain in the game. A1 shall be substituted.
YES The substitute for A1 has already entered the game. Therefore A1 cannot re-enter the game until the next game clock running period of the game ends. (OBR Art. 5.7.) (OBRI OBRI 5-15b) (R185)
A1 is injured and the game is stopped. A1 is not able to continue to play immediately. A referee blows the whistle making the conventional sign for a substitution. Team A head coach (or team B head coach) requests a time-out after a substitute for A1 has entered the game. At the end of the time-out, A1 has recovered and requests to remain in the game. A1 may remain in the game.
NO The substitute for A1 has already entered the game. Therefore A1 cannot re-enter the game until the next game clock running phase of the game ends. (OBR Art. 5.7) (OBRI OBRI 5-15b) (R186)
The doctor may enter the court without permission of a referee if, in the doctor’s judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment.
YES A doctor may enter the court without the permission of a referee if, in the doctor’s judgement, the injured player requires immediate medical treatment. (OBR Art. 5.5)
A3 appears to be injured and the game is stopped. Team B head coach requests a time-out. At the end of the time-out, A3 has recovered and requests to remain in the game. A3 may remain in the game.
YES If the injured player recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.6) (OBRI OBRI 5-15a) (R188)
During the game, any player who is bleeding or has an open wound must be substituted.
YES During the game, any player who is bleeding or has an open wound must be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.6) (OBRI OBRI 5-14) (R189)
A1 recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution. A1 may continue to play.
YES If the injured player recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.6) (OBRI 5-15a)
While the game is played, B4 gets injured and team A head coach requests a time-out. A referee blows the whistle and stops the game. Despite B4 has recovered during the time-out, B4 must be substituted.
NO If the injured player recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.7.) (OBRI OBRI 5-15a) (R191)
A1 recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution. A1 shall be substituted.
NO If the injured player recovers during a time-out taken by either team before the timer’s signal for the substitution, that player may continue to play. (OBR Art. 5.7.) (OBRI OBRI 5-15a) (R192)
A5 is 1 of the starting 5 players but is injured 5 minutes before the start of the game. Team A head coach designates A6 to substitute A5. Team B head coach wants now to substitute 2 players in the starting 5 players. Team B head coach request shall be granted.
NO Players who have been designated by the head coach to start the game may be substituted in the event of injury. In this case, the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they wish. (OBR Art. 5.8.) (OBRI OBRI 5-17) (R193)
A1 appears to have an injured ankle and the game is stopped. Team A manager enters the court and treats A1. A1 shall be substituted.
YES A1 is considered to have received treatment and shall be substituted. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI 5-2d)
Team A is reduced to 5 players when A4 gets injured. Team A doctor has treated A4 who is now ready to continue play. A4 shall be substituted.
NO If an injured player receives treatment, that player must be substituted unless the team is reduced to fewer then 5 players on the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI 5-2b)
A5 is 1 of the starting 5 players but is injured 5 minutes before the start of the game. Team A head coach designates A6 to substitute A5. Team B head coach can also substitute 1 player in the starting 5 players.
YES Players who have been designated by the head coach to start the game may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case, the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they wish. (OBR Art. 5.8.) (OBRI OBRI 5-18) (R196)
A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the referees discover that A1 is bleeding. A1 is substituted by A6 who shall attempt the second free throw. Team B head coach now requests to substitute 2 players. The substitution shall be granted for 1 player.
YES Player who receives treatment between free throws may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case, the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players, if they wish. (OBR Art. 5.8.) (OBRI 5-18)
A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the referees discover that A1 is bleeding. A1 is substituted by A6 who shall attempt the second free throw. Team B head coach now requests to substitute 2 players. The substitutions shall be granted.;
NO Player who receives treatment between free throws may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players
A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the referees discover that B3 is bleeding. B3 is substituted by B6. Team A head coach requests to substitute 1 player. The substitution shall be granted.
YES Player who receives treatment between free throws may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players
A1 is awarded 2 free throws. After the first free throw the referees discover that B3 is bleeding. B3 is substituted by B6. Team A head coach requests to substitute more than 1 player. The substitution shall be granted.
NO Player who receives treatment between free throws may be substituted in the event of an injury. In this case the opponents are also entitled to substitute the same number of players if they wish. (OBR Art. 5.8.) (OBRI OBRI 5-18) (R200
A4 appears to be injured. Team A doctor enters the court but A4 insists being able to continue playing. A4 shall be substituted.
YES If a player appears to be injured and any own accompanying delegation members enter the court that player is considered to have received treatment
A1 appears to be seriously injured. Team A doctor estimates that the A1’s removal from the court may take 10 minutes. Team A head coach shall be charged with a time-out.;
NO The doctor’s opinion shall determine the appropriate time for the removal of the injured player from the court. (OBR Art. 5.3) (OBRI 5-13)
A1 appears to be seriously injured. Team A doctor estimates that the A1’s removal from the court shall cause the game to be delayed by 10 minutes. Team A head coach shall be charged with a time-out.;
NO The doctor’s opinion shall determine the appropriate time for the removal of the injured player from the court. After the substitution the game shall be resumed without any sanctions. (OBR Art. 5.3.) (OBRI 5-13)
It has been discovered during the game that A1’s shirt is cut on the back. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to fix the shirt at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 shall be substituted.
;YES If any player receives any assistance from own coach team members and/or accompanying delegation members
During the game A1 has lost his contact lense. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to find the contact lense at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 shall be substituted.
YES If any player receives any assistance from own coach
It has been discovered during the game that A1’s shirt is cut on the back. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to fix the shirt at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 may continue to play.;
NO If any player receives any assistance from own coach team members and/or accompanying delegation members
During the game A1 has lost his contact lense. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to find the contact lense at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 may continue to play.;
NO If any player receives any assistance from own coach
It has been discovered during the game that A1’s shirt displays a wrong logo. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to cover the logo at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 shall be substituted.;
YES If any player receives any assistance from own coach team members and/or accompanying delegation members
It has been discovered during the game that A1’s shirt displays a wrong logo. A1 shall receive an assistance on the court from own accompanying delegation members to cover the logo at the next occasion when the game clock is stopped and ball is dead. A1 may continue to play.;
NO If any player receives any assistance from own coach team members and/or accompanying delegation members
B1 fouls dribbler A1. This is the 5th team B foul in the quarter. The referees now recognise that A1 has the wrong logo on the shirt. A1 receives assistance from the team manager to cover the logo and is therefore substituted by A6. The game is erroneously resumed with a team A throw-in instead of 2 free throws for A1. The referees recognised the error after the throw-in and stopped the game. A1’s shirt is still not correct. A6 shall attempt 2 free throws.;
YES The error is still correctable. If A1’s shirt is not corrected yet A6 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw. (OBR Art. 5.3 and 44.2.5) (OBRI OBRI 44-14) (R210)
B1 fouls dribbler A1. This is the 5th team B foul in the quarter. The referees now recognise that A1 has the wrong logo on the shirt. A1 receives assistance from the team manager to cover the logo and is therefore substituted by A6. The game is erroneously resumed with a team A throw-in instead of 2 free throws for A1. The referees recognised the error after the throw-in and stopped the game. A1’s shirts is now correct. A1 shall attempt 2 free throws.;
YES The error is still correctable. If A1’s shirt is now correct A1 shall re-enter the court and shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw. (OBR Art. 5.3 and 44.2.5) (OBRI OBRI 44-14) (R211)
The team’s president is the person to sign the scoresheet in case of protest.;”
NO The captain shall sign the scoresheet in the ““Captain`s signature in case of protest”” column. (OBR Art. 6.2) (R212)”
It is the head coach responsibility to inform a referee that the team shall protest against the result of the game. (R213);
NO The captain shall inform the crew chief no later than 15 minutes following the end of the game if the team is protesting against the result of the game and sign the scoresheet in the “Captain’s signature in case of a protest” column. (OBR Art. 6.2.) (R213)
The captain of the team is the person to sign the scoresheet in case of protest. (R214);”
YES The captain shall sign the scoresheet in the ““Captain’s signature in case of protest”” column. (OBR Art. 6.2) (R214)”
The captain shall inform the crew chief no later than 20 minutes following the end of the game in case of protest (R216);
NO The captain shall inform the crew chief no later than 15 minutes following the end of the game
The captain shall inform the crew chief no later than 30 minutes following the end of the game in case of protest (R217);
iNO The captain shall inform the crew chief no later than 15 minutes following the end of the game
The player arrived to the team’s bench 3 minutes before the start of the game. That player can participate in the game.
YES A player whose name is entered on the scoresheet is entitled to play even if arrives after the start of the game. (OBR Art. 7.1) (R218)
The names and numbers of the players have been approved on the scoresheet by the head coach. Shortly before the start of the game the scorer notifies a referee that 2 players are wearing the shirt numbers different to those on the scoresheet. The numbers on the scoresheet shall be corrected. The game shall start without any sanction.
“YES ““The wrong numbers shall be corrected without any sanction. “” (OBR Art. 7.2.) (OBRI OBRI 7-2a) (R219)”
Shortly after the start of the game it is discovered that A1 on the court is not 1 of 5 players who were to start the game. A1 shall be replaced with the correct player from the starting 5 players.;
NO The error shall be disregarded and the game shall continue without any sanction. (OBR Art. 7)
At least 40 minutes before the game the head coach or the representative of the head coach shall give the scorer a list with the names of the players.;
YES At least 40 minutes before the game is scheduled to start
The player arrived 10 minutes after the start of the game. That player may play if the name has been entered on the scoresheet.;
YES All team members whose names are entered on the scoresheet are entitled to play even if they arrive after the start of the game. (OBR Art. 7.1)
Team B head coach is charged with a technical foul for the first assistant coach action. Later in the game, team B head coach is charged with the 2nd technical foul for an action of the same first assistant coach. Later in the game, team B head coach is charged with 3rd technical foul for own personal unsportsmanlike behaviour. Team B head coach is game disqualified. Team B first assistant coach shall replace the head coach as a team B head coach
YES If there is a first assistant coach, that coach shall assume all duties and powers of the head coach if, for any reason, the head coach is unable to continue. (OBR Art. 7.7) (R223)
The head coach shall indicate the starting 5 players at least 10 minutes before the start of the game.
YES At least 10 minutes before the game is scheduled to start, each head coach shall confirm the names and corresponding numbers of the team members by signing the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.2) (R224)
Both the head coach and the first assistant coach shall sign the scoresheet before the game.;
NO Only the head coach shall sign the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.2.) (R225)
Team A captain A5 commits the 5th foul therefore no longer entitled to participate. Team A head coach is then disqualified. There is no team A first assistant coach on the scoresheet. A5 shall take over the duties and powers of the team A head coach.;
YES A5 team captain is an excluded (not disqualified) player therefore permitted to act as team A head coach. (OBR Art. 7.9 and 38.1.2) (R226)
During the game team A head coach chooses to remain seated. Team A first assistant coach shall be permitted to remain standing while team A head coach is seated.;
YES Either the head coach or the first assistant coach but only one of them at any given time
A5 is designated on the scoresheet as team A captain (CAP). A10 substitutes A5 and is now a team A captain on the court. While A5 is on the bench team A head coach is charged with a disqualifying foul. There is no team A first assistant coach entered on the scoresheet. A10 shall take over the duties and powers of team A head coach. (R228);
NO A5 shall become the new team A head coach as A5 is designated as captain (CAP) on the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.9) (R228)
Team A captain A4 fouls B4. This is A4’s 5th foul. A7 substitutes A4. During the same game clock stopped period team A head coach commits a disqualifying foul. There is no team A first assistant coach entered on the scoresheet. A4 shall now take over the duties and powers of team A head coach.;
YES A4 shall become the new team A head coach as A4 is designated as captain (CAP) on the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.9) (R229)
The head coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of own team in case of a technical foul.
YES he head coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of own team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules. (OBR Art. 7.10) (R230)
The captain of the team shall designate the free-throw shooter of the team in case of a technical foul.
NO The head coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of the team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules. (OBR Art. 7.10) (R231)
Team A head coach presents in due time the list of players to the scorer. The numbers of 2 players on the scoresheet are not the same as the numbers on their shirts or the name of 1 player is omitted on the scoresheet. This is discovered before the start of the game. The game shall start without any sanction.
YES The wrong numbers shall be corrected or the name of the player shall be added on the scoresheet woithout any penalty (OBR Art. 71
Team A head coach presents in due time the list of players to the scorer. The numbers of 2 players on the scoresheet are not the same as the numbers on their shirts or the name of 1 player is omitted on the scoresheet. This is discovered before the start of the game. Team A head coach shall be charged with a technical foul.
NO The wrong numbers are corrected or the name of the player is added on the scoresheet without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.1.) (OBRI OBRI 7-2a) (R233)
Team A head coach presents in due time the list of players to the scorer. The numbers of 2 players on the scoresheet are not the same as the numbers on their shirts. This is discovered after the start of the game. The referee shall ask the scorer to correct the numbers without any sanction.;
YES The referee shall stop the game at a convenient moment so as not to disadvantage either team. The wrong numbers shall be corrected without any penalty. However the name of the player cannot be added on the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.1.) (OBRI OBRI 7-2b) (R234)
Team A head coach presents in due time the list of players to the scorer. After the start of the game it is discovered that the name of 1 player is omitted on the scoresheet. The name of the player shall be added and team A head coach shall be charged with a technical foul.
NO The name of the player cannot be added on the scoresheet. The game shall continue without any penalty. However the name of the omitted player cannot be added on the scoresheet. (OBR Art. 7.1.) (OBRI OBRI 7-2b) (R235)
When entering the court to begin the game it is discovered that 1 of the players is not the 1 indicated as starting 5 players. The player shall be replaced.
YES The player shall be replaced by 1 of the 5 players who were to start the game. The game shall begin without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.2.) (OBRI 7-5a)
After the start of the game it is discovered that 1 of the players on the court is not the one indicated as starting 5 players. The game shall be stopped and the player shall be substituted.
NO If the error is discovered after the start of the game the error shall be disregarded and the game shall continue without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.3.) (OBRI OBRI 7-5b) (R237)
After the start of the game it is discovered that A1 on the court is not the one indicated as starting 5 players. A1 shall be substituted and team A head coach shall be charged with technical foul.;
NO If the error is discovered after the start of the game the error shall be disregarded and the game shall continue without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.2.) (OBRI OBRI 7-5b) (R238)
After the start of the game the scorer notifies a referee that A1 on the court is not the one indicated as starting 5 players. A1 shall be substituted at the first opportunity by a player who was indicated as one of the starting 5 players.;
NO If the error is discovered after the beginning of the game
After the beginning of the game the scorer notifies a referee that A1 on the court is not the one indicated as starting 5 players. The error shall be disregarded and the game shall continue.
YES If the error is discovered after the start of the game
A1 is charged with a technical foul. Team B first assistant coach designates one of the team B players to attempt the free throw.;
NO Team B head coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of own team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules. (OBR Art. 7.10) (R241)
A1 is charged with a technical foul. Team B captain designates one of the team B players to attempt the free throw.;
NO Team B head coach shall designate the free-throw shooter of own team in all cases where the free-throw shooter is not determined by the rules. (OBR Art. 7.10) (R242)
Team captain is substituted. That player shall inform a referee of the number of the player who shall act as team captain on the court.;
NO If the captain leaves the court the head coach shall inform a referee of the number of the player who shall act as captain on the court. (OBR Art. 7.8.) (R243)
The home team A (mentioned first in the scoresheet) head coach shall be the first to confirm the list of players and to indicate the 5 players to begin the game.;
YES Team A head coach shall be the first to provide this information. (OBR Art. 7.2.)
Before the start of the game it is discovered that A1’s number is incorrectly recorded on the scoresheet. Team A head coach shall be charged with a technical foul recorded as ‘B’.
NO The wrong number shall be corrected on the scoresheet without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.1.) (OBRI OBRI 7-2a) (R245)
After the start of the game it is discovered that A1’s number is incorrectly recorded on the scoresheet. Team A head coach shall be charged with a technical foul recorded as ‘B’.
NO The wrong number shall be corrected on the scoresheet without any penalty. (OBR Art. 7.1.) (OBRI 7-2b)
If a payer/head coach commits the 5th foul that player/head coach becomes an excluded player and may continue to act as the team head coach
YES If the player/head coach must leave the court for 5 personal fouls
Player/head coach commits the 2nd unsportsmanlike foul and is disqualified. Player/head coach may remain in the team bench area and continue to act as the team head coach.
NO The player/head coach must go and remain in the team’s dressing room or shall leave the building. That player/head coach shall be replaced by the first assistant coach. If there is no first assistant coach that player/head coach shall be replaced by the team captain. (OBR Art. 7.9.)
The crew chief enters the centre circle to administer the opening jump ball between A1 and B1. After the ball is tossed but before it is legally tapped B2 pushes A2. B2 shall be charged with a personal foul.(R249)
YES An interval of play at the start of the first quarter has ended when the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. The fouls occurred during the playing time are personal fouls. (OBR Art. 8.6.)
During a jump ball the interval of play ends when the ball is legally tapped by a jumper.(R250)
NO An interval of play to start the first quarter ends when the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R250)
The game consists of 4 quarters of 10 minutes. (R251)
YES The game shall consist of 4 quarters of 10 minutes each. (OBR Art. 8.1) (R251)
The game consists of 2 halves of 20 minutes.(R252);
NO The game shall consist of 4 quarters of 10 minutes each. (OBR Art. 8.1) (R252)
The game consists of 4 quarters of 12 minutes. (R253);
NO The game shall consist of 4 quarters of 10 minutes each. (OBR Art. 8.1) (R253)
The intervals of play between the 1st and 2nd quarter and between the 3rd and 4th quarter are 2 minutes.(R254)
YES There shall be the intervals of play of 2 minutes between the first and second quarter (first half) and between the third and fourth quarter (second half). (OBR Art. 8.3) (R254)
The half-time interval of play is 15 minutes.(R255);
YES There shall be a half-time interval of play of 15 minutes. (OBR Art. 8.4) )
The half-time interval of play is 12 minutes. (R256)
NO There shall be a half-time interval of play of 15 minutes. (OBR Art. 8.4) (R256)
The half-time interval of play is 10 minutes.(R257)
NO There shall be a half-time interval of play of 15 minutes. (OBR Art. 8.4) )
The interval of play before the game is scheduled to start is 15 minutes.
NO There shall be an interval of play of 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start. (OBR Art. 8.2) (R258)
The interval of play before the game is scheduled to start is 20 minutes.
YES There shall be an interval of play of 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start. (OBR Art. 8.2)
The intervals of play between the 1st and 2nd quarter and between the 3rd and 4th quarter are 1 minute.(R260)
NO There shall be the intervals of play of 2 minutes between the first and second quarter (first half) and between the third and fourth quarter (second half). (OBR Art. 8.3) (R260)
The interval of play before each overtime is 2 minutes.(R261)
YES There shall be an interval of play of 2 minutes before each overtime. (OBR Art. 8.3) (R261)
The interval of play before each overtime is 5 minutes.(R262)
NO There shall be an interval of play of 2 minutes before each overtime. (OBR Art. 8.3) (R262)
A shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for end of the 1st quarter. After the signal has sounded but before the shot for a goal ends, A5 commits an unsportsmanlike foul. The foul has occurred during an interval of play.(R263)
YES An interval of play begins when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 8.5) (R263)
A time-out is considered as an interval of play.(R264)
NO A time-out is an interruption of the game requested by the head coach or first assistant coach. (OBR Art. 18.1) (R264)
The first interval of play begins 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to begin.
YES The first interval of play starts 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start. (OBR Art. 8.5)
The first interval of play starts when the first quarter ends.(R266)
NO The first interval of play starts 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start. (OBR Art. 8.5) (R266)
There are 4 intervals of play during a game (without an interval of play before any overtime).(R267)
YES There are 4 intervals of play - 1 before the game and 3 between the 4 quarters. (OBR Art. 8.3 and 8.4.) (R267)
The interval of play between quarters starts when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter.
YES An interval of play starts when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 8.5)
The half-time interval of play begins when the teams have left the court.
NO The half-time interval of play starts when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the 2nd quarter. (OBR Art. 8.5)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter, after which A2 commits a foul. A2’s foul has occurred during an interval of play, therefore it shall be disregarded.
YES An interval of play starts when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 8.5 and 10.3) (OBRI 8-3) (
The ball has been placed at A3’s disposal to start the 2nd quarter. Before the ball has been legally touched by a player on the court, B4 fouls A4. B4’s foul has occurred during an interval of play.(R271)
NO An interval of play between quarters ends (except before the 1st quarter) when the ball is at the disposal of a thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6 and 10.2) (R271)
A foul is committed during an interval of play between the 1st and 2nd quarter. The eventual free throws are part of the 1st quarter.
NO If a foul is committed during an interval of play, any eventual free throw(s) shall be administered before the start of the following quarter. (OBR Art. 8.9) (
The interval of play before the game ends when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for a jump ball.
YES An interval of play before the game ends when at the start of the first quarter the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. (OBR Art. 8.6) (
The 2nd interval of play ends when, after the throw-in, the ball is touched by the player on the court. (R274)
NO The 2nd interval of play ends when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6) (R274)
The 2nd interval of play ends when a referee places the ball at the disposal of the thrower-in to start the 2nd quarter.(R275)
YES The 2nd interval of play ends when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6) (R275)
The score is tied at the end of the game. The game has ended.
NO If the score is tied at the end of the 4th quarter, the game shall continue with as many overtimes of 5 minutes duration each as necessary to break the tie. (OBR Art. 8.7)
The score is tied at the end of the game. There shall be 2 overtimes of 5 minutes each.
NO If the score is tied at the end of the 4th quarter, the game shall continue with as many overtimes of 5 minutes duration each as necessary to break the tie. (OBR Art. 8.7)
The score is A 86 - B 86. Almost simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding for the end of the 4th quarter, A4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against B3. The referees consult each other and decide that the foul has occurred after the end of playing time. A4’s foul shall be disregarded.(R278)
NO If an overtime is required, all fouls committed after the end of the 4th Q shall be considered to have occured during an interval of play before an overtime. The FT shall be administered before the start of the overtime.
The score is A 86 - B 86. Almost simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding for end of the 4th quarter, A4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against B3. The referees consult each other and decided that the foul has occurred after the end of playing time. Before the start of the overtime, B3 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as the part of penalty for the unsportsmanlike foul.
YES A3 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. (OBR Art. 8.9 and 37.2)
A1 in the act of shooting is fouled by B1 simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding for the end of the quarter. The referees consult each other and decided that the foul occurred before the end of playing time. The referees determine the remaining playing time. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws. The game shall resume as after any last free throw. (R280)
YES If a foul is committed near the end of a quarter, the referee shall determine the remaining playing time. A minimum of 0.1 second shall be shown on the game clock. (OBR Art. 8.8) (R280)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end the 2nd quarter. After the game clock signal, A1 commits a personal foul. A1’s foul shall be considered as occurred during an interval of play.
YES An interval of play begins when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. As the playing time for the quarter has ended, A1’s foul shall be disregarded. (OBR Art. 8.5. and 10.3.)
A1 in the act of shooting is fouled by B1 simultaneously with the game clock signal sounding for the end of the quarter. A1 is awarded 2 free throws. A1 shall complete the free throws after the interval of play has ended.(R282)
NO The free throws shall be administered immediately. The timer shall start the stopwatch for measuring the interval of play after the free throws have been completed. (OBR Art. 0) (R282)
A1 has the ball at the disposal to start the 2nd quarter when B1 commits a foul on the court. The foul shall be considered as being committed during an interval of play.
NO An interval of play ends at the start of the quarter when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6)
A5’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the 1st quarter. While the ball still in the air, A5 commits a foul. A5’s foul occurred during an interval of play. (R284)
YES An interval of play starts when the game clock signals for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 8.5) (R284)
The crew chief enters the centre circle to administer the opening jump ball between A1 and B1. After the ball is legally tapped, B2 pushes A2. B2 shall be charged with a personal foul.(R285)
YES The interval of play has ended when the ball left the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. The fouls occurred during the playing time are personal fouls. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R285)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the 3rd quarter. While the ball still in the air, A4 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against B1. A4’s unsportsmanlike foul occurred during an interval of play. (R286)
YES The playing time for the quarter has ended however A4’s unsportsmanlike foul shall not be disregarded. Before the start of the 4th quarter, B1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. (OBR Art. 8.5. and 9.8.) (R286)
The ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the opening jump ball but has not yet been legally tapped when B4 fouls A4. B4’s foul occurred during an interval of play. (R287)
NO An interval of play ends at the start of the 1st quarter when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for a jump ball. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R287)
During a throw-in that starts the 2nd quarter but before the throw-in has ended, a foul is committed. The foul occurred during the 2nd quarter.(R288)
YES An interval of play ends at the start of the 2nd quarter when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R288)
Shortly before the crew chief is ready to toss the ball for the jump ball, substitute A6 commits a technical foul. Team A head coach shall be charged with a technical foul. (R289)
NO An interval of play ends at the start of the first quarter when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players. A6 shall be charged with a technical foul. (OBR Art. 36.3.1 and 4.1.4.) (R289)
The crew chief enters the centre circle to administer the opening jump ball between A1 and B1. After the ball is legally tapped, B2 pushes A2. B2 shall be charged with a personal foul. (R290)
YES The interval of play has ended when the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball. The fouls occurred during the playing time are personal fouls. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R290)
The game shall start with an opening jump ball.(R291)
YES The first quarter starts when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball in the centre circle. (OBR Art. 9.1.) (R291)
All quarters shall start with a jump ball.(R292)
NO All quarters other that the first one shall start when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 9.2) (R292)
The first quarter shall start with a jump ball, the other quarters with the throw-ins. (R293)
YES All quarters other that the first one shall start when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 9.1 and 9.2) (R293)
The first quarter shall start when the crew chief enters the centre circle to administer the jump ball.(R294)
NO The first quarter starts when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball in the centre circle. (OBR Art. 9.1) (R294)
The first quarter shall start when the first player legally taps the ball during the jump ball. (R295)
NO The first quarter starts when the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball in the centre circle. (OBR Art. 9.1) (R295)
Both teams present 4 players ready to play and agree to start the game. The crew chief shall start the game. (R296)
NO
The crew chief enters the centre circle to administer the opening jump ball between A5 and B5. After the ball is tossed but before it is legally tapped, B2 pushes A2. The referee calls a technical foul against B2.(R297)
NO The interval of the play before the game has ended when the ball has left the hands of the crew chief on the toss for the jump ball in the centre circle. A technical foul is a player’s non-contact foul, therefore B2 foul is a personal foul. (OBR Art. 9.1 and 36.2.1.) (R297)
At the start of the 2nd half, team B has only 4 players entitled to play. Team B shall start the 2nd half with 4 players only.(R298)
YES The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. This provision applies only for the start of the game. (OBR Art. 9.3) (OBRI 9-2) (R298)
The 2nd quarter can start even if one or both teams have less than 5 players on the court ready to play.(R299)
YES The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. This provision applies only for the start of the game. (OBR Art. 9.3) (R299)
Team A is present with 5 players team B with 4 players on the court ready to start the game. Both teams agree to start the game. The crew chief shall start the game.(R300);
NO The game cannot start if one or both teams are not on the court with 5 players ready to play. (OBR Art. 9.3) (R300)
Team A is present with 5 players team B with 4 players on the court ready to start the game. Team B head coach ensures the referees that the 5th player shall arrive within a few minutes and asks the referees to start the game. The crew chief shall start the game.(R301);
NO The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. (OBR Art. 9.3) (R301)
Team B arrives to the game with 5 players. At the first dead ball situation B5 informs the referees of the intention to leave the game due to the serious family reasons. The game shall continue with only 4 team B players on the court. (R302)
;YES The obligation to have 5 players ready to start a game is valid only at the start of the game. (OBR Art. 9.3) (OBRI 9-2) (R302)
Team B arrives to the game with 5 players. At the first dead ball situation, B5 informs the referees of the intention to leave the game due to the serious family reasons. The game shall continue with only 4 team B players on the court. (R302)
YES The obligation to have 5 players ready to start a game is valid only at the start of the game. (OBR Art. 9.3) (OBRI 9-2) (R302)
Team B has fewer than 5 players on the court ready to start the game. After 15 minutes of the waiting time the crew chief decides that the game is forfeited in favour of team A with the score 20:0. (R305);
YES A team shall lose the game by forfeit if it the team is unable to present 5 players entitled to play 15 minutes after the game is scheduled to start. The game shall be awarded to the opponents with the score 20:0. Furthermore the forfeiting team shall receive 0 classification point. (OBR Art. 9.3. and 20.2.1) (R305)
Team B has fewer than 5 players on the court ready to start the game. Team B manager is able to provide an acceptable guarantee for the possible late arrival of additional team B players. The game shall begin with fewer than 5 team B players.(R306);
NO The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. (OBR Art. 9.3.) (R306)
Team B has fewer than 5 players on the court ready to start the game. The remaining players have arrived 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the game. Team B head coach shall be charged with a technical foul. The game shall start with any team A player attempting 1 free throw followed by the jump ball in the centre circle.(R295);
YES If the absent players arrive on the court ready to play before 15 minutes have passed
Team B has fewer than 5 players on the court ready to start the game. The crew chief shall wait even 30 minutes to start the game until the players arrive. (R308);
NO If the absent players have not arrived on the court ready to play before 15 minutes have passed the game shall be forfeited in favour of team A with the score 20:0. (OBR Art. 20.2.1) (R308)
Team A has fewer than 5 players on the court ready to start the 2nd half due to the injuries disqualifications etc. Team A shall continue the game with fewer than 5 players.;
YES The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. This provision applies only for the start of the game. (OBR Art. 9.3.) (OBRI 9-2)
On a neutral court the choice of team benches and/or baskets is decided by a crew chief. (R310);
NO For all games, the first team named in the schedule (home team) shall have its team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table, when facing the facing the court from the scorer’s table. (OBR Art. 9.4) (R310)
Close to the end of the game, A1 commits the 5th foul and became an excluded player. Team A shall continue the game with only 4 players as the team has no more substitutes available. Team B is leading with 18 points and team B head coach, demonstrating fair play, wants to remove 1 of the players to play also with 4 players. The referee obliges team B to continue to play with 5 players.
YES The request of team B head coach to play with fewer than 5 players shall be rejected. As long as a team has sufficient players available, 5 players shall be on the court. (OBR Art. 9.4. and 20) (OBRI 9-3) (R311)
Close to the end of the game, A1 commits the 5th foul and became an excluded player. Team A shall continue the game with only 4 players as the team has no more substitutes available. Team B is leading with 18 points and team B head coach, demonstrating fair play, wants to remove 1 of the players to play also with 4 players. Team B shall play with fewer than 5 players too.(R312)
No
After the game has started, the referee discovers that both teams are playing in the wrong direction. The game shall be stopped and the baskets exchanged. (R313)
YES The game shall be stopped as soon as possible without placing any team at a disadvantage. Teams shall exchange the baskets. (OBR Art. 1.2.) (OBRI 9-5) (R313)
Before the game, the home team shall choose the bench and the basket to attack.
NO For all games, the first team named in the schedule (home team) shall have its team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table, when facing the court from the scorer’s table. (OBR Art. 9.4) (R314)
On a neutral court, the choice of team benches and/or baskets is decided by a draw. (R315)
NO For all games, the first team named in the schedule (home team) shall have its team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table, when facing the court from the scorer’s table. (OBR Art. 9.4) (R315)
The home team shall have the team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table facing the court
YES For all games, the first team named in the schedule (home team) shall have its team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table, when facing the court from the scorer`s table. (OBR Art. 9.4) (R316)
The players are allowed to warm-up during the interval of play between the 1st and 2nd quarter. (R317)
NO The home team shall have its team bench on the left side of the scorer’s table, when facing the court from the scorer’s table. (OBR Art. 9.5) (R317)
The teams shall exchange baskets before each quarter. (R318); NO Teams shall exchange their baskets only for the second half. (OBR Art. 9.5) (R318)
NO Teams shall exchange their baskets only for the second half. (OBR Art. 9.5) (R318)
Before the overtime, a draw shall decide which team shall attack which basket.(R319)
NO In all overtimes, the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the fourth quarter. (OBR Art. 9.6) (R319)
The teams shall exchange the baskets before each overtime.
NO In all overtimes, the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the fourth quarter. (OBR Art. 9.6) (R320)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end the quarter. Immediately after the signal, B3 commits a personal foul against A1. B3’s foul shall be disregarded as it occurred during an interval of play. (R321)
YES A quarter, an overtime or a game shall end when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime. (OBR Art. 9.8) (R321)
After the start of the game, a referee realises that the teams are playing in the wrong direction. The game shall be stopped as soon as possible without placing any team at a disadvantage. The teams shall exchange the baskets. The game shall be resumed from the place nearest to where the game was stopped. (R322)
NO The game shall be resumed from the mirror-opposite place to where the game was stopped. (OBR Art. 1.2.) (OBRI 9-5) (R322)
After the start of the 2nd quarter, team A is defending its own basket when B1 erroneously dribbles towards own basket and scores a goal. Team A captain on the court shall be awarded 2 points.
YES If a player incidentally scores a goal in own basket, the goal counts 2 points and shall be entered on the scoresheet as having been scored by the captain of the opponent’s team on the court. (OBR Art. 16.2.2)
On the opening jump ball, both teams face each other in the wrong directions. The game starts and A5 scores 2 points when the error is discovered. The 2 points scored by A5 shall be credited to the team B captain. (R324)
NO The teams shall exchange the baskets. Any points scored, time used, fouls charged etc. before the stopping of the game shall remain valid. (OBR Art. 44.1.2) (R324)
Before the game, both head coaches request that team A shall have the team bench and the warm-up half-court on the right side of the scorer’s table. The request shall be granted.
YES
If an overtime is necessary the teams shall continue to play towards the same baskets as in the 4th quarter
.;YES In all overtimes
Team A has 7 players on the scoresheet but only 4 players are present when the game is scheduled to start. Team A head coach informs a referee that the remaining players are about to arrive. The game shall start with 4 team A players ready to play.
NO The game cannot start if one of the teams is not on the court with 5 players ready to play. (OBR Art. 9.3.) (R327)
During an interval of play before the game, A1 commits a technical foul. After the free throw, team B shall be awarded a throw-in at the centre line extended.
A1 commits a technical foul. After the free throw
Team B is entitled to the alternating possession throw-in to start the 2nd half. After a throw-in, B1 dribbles and scores a goal. At this time it is discovered that both teams are playing in the wrong direction. B1’s goal shall be cancelled. The 2nd half shall be resumed with a team B alternating possession throw-in.(R329)
B1 dribbles and scores a goal. At this time it is discovered that both teams are playing in the wrong direction. B1’s goal shall be cancelled. The 2nd half shall be resumed with a team B alternating possession throw-in.(R329); NO If by confusion
During a jump ball, the ball becomes live when the ball is tossed by the crew chief. (R330)
YES The ball becomes live when during the jump ball, the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss. (OBR Art. 10.2) (R330)
During a jump ball, the ball becomes live when it is legally tapped by a jumper. (R331)
NO The ball becomes live when during the jump ball, the ball leaves the hands of the crew chief on the toss. (OBR Art. 10.2) (R331)
During a throw-in
the ball becomes live when it is placed at the disposal of the thrower-in. (R332);YES The ball becomes live when during the throw-in
During a throw-in, the ball becomes live when it is placed at the disposal of the thrower-in. (R332)
YES The ball becomes live when during the throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 10.2) (R332)
During a free throw, the ball becomes live when it is placed at the disposal of the free-throw shooter.
YES The ball becomes live when during a free throw, the ball is placed at the disposal of the free-throw shooter. (OBR Art. 10.2) (R334)
During a free throw, the ball becomes live when it is released by the free-throw shooter.
NO The ball becomes live when during a free throw, the ball is placed at the disposal of the free-throw shooter. (OBR Art. 10.2) (R335)
During a jump ball, the game clock shall start when the ball becomes live.
NO The game clock starts when during the jump ball, the ball is legally tapped by a jumper. (OBR Art. 10.2 and 49.2)
After an unsuccessful last free throw, the game clock shall start when the ball touches the ring. (R337)
NO The game clock starts when, after an unsuccessful last free throw and the ball continues to be live, the ball touches or is touched by any player on the court. (OBR Art. 10.2 and 49.2) (R337)
During a throw-in, the game clock shall start when the ball becomes live. (R338)
NO The game clock starts when during a throw-in, the ball touches or is legally touched by a player on the court. (OBR Art. 10.2 and 49.2)
A2’s shot for a goal is on its upward flight when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. While the ball is still on its upward flight, it is touched by B2. While the ball is on its downward flight, it is touched by B3. B3’s touch of the ball is the goaltending violation. (R339)
NO
A4 in the act of shooting for a 2-point goal is fouled by B4. Immediately after the foul is called, the shot clock signal sounds. After the signal the ball leaves A4’s hands and enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count.
YES A4 had the ball in the hands when B4 foul has occurred and before the shot clock expired. A4 shall attempt 1 additional free throw. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R340)
The ball becomes dead when a goal is made. (R341)
YES The ball becomes dead when any goal is made. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R341)
The ball becomes dead when a free throw is made.
YES The ball becomes dead when any free throw is made. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R342)
During the first of 2 free throws, the ball touches the ring but does not enter the basket. The ball becomes dead at that time. (R343)
YES The ball becomes dead when it is apparent that the ball shall not enter the basket on a free throw, to be followed by another free throw(s). (OBR Art. 10.3) (R343)
During the last free throw, the ball touches the ring but does not enter the basket. The ball becomes dead at that time.
NO The ball remains live on the last free throw when it is apparent that the ball shall not enter the basket. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R344)
During the last free throw to be followed with a throw-in from the throw-in line in the frontcourt, the ball has touched the ring but does not enter the basket. The ball becomes dead at that time. (R345)
YES The ball becomes dead when it is apparent that the ball shall not enter the basket on the last free throw, to be followed by the possession of the ball. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R345)
The ball becomes become dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter and the ball is still in the hands of a player.
YES The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R346)
The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds and the ball is still in the hands of a player.
YES The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball. (OBR Art. 10.3)
The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter and the ball is the air on the pass.
YES The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R348)
The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds and the ball is in the air on a pass.
YES The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball. (OBR Art. 10.3)
The ball is on its upward flight on the shot for a goal when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. After the signal, B3 touches the ball while still on its upward flight. The ball becomes dead at that time.
YES The ball becomes dead when the ball in flight on the shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3)
The ball is on its upward flight on the shot for a goal when the shot clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. After the signal, B3 touches the ball while still on its upward flight. The ball becomes dead at that time.
YES The ball becomes dead when the ball in flight on the shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after the shot clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R351)
B1 fouls A1 on the attempt for a 2-point goal. The ball on its upward flight is touched by B2. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when a referee has blown the whistle for the foul. (R352)
NO The ball becomes dead when the ball in flight on a shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after the referee blows the whistle. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R352)
A4 in his act of shooting charges into B3. After A4’s foul is called, A4 continues the act of shooting. The ball enters the basket. A referee calls a team control foul. A4’s goal shall count.
NO The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R353)
A1 in his act of shooting charges into B1. After A1’s foul is called, A1 continues the act of shooting. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when the referee calls A1’s team control foul.(R354)
YES The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R354)
The game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter when A5 is in the act of shooting for a goal. The ball becomes dead immediately.(R355)
YES The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R355)
After the jump ball, A5 gains control of the ball in its backcourt. A5 then attempts a shot for a goal into own basket. In confusion, B5 fouls A5 before the ball has left A5’s hands. The ball becomes dead when B5’s foul occurs
YES A5 is not in the act of shooting for a goal as A5 is not attempting a shot at the opponents’ basket. The ball becomes dead immediately when the foul occurred. (OBR Art. 10.3 and 15.1.1) (R356)
After the jump ball, A5 gains control of the ball in its backcourt. A5 then attempts a shot for a goal into own basket. In confusion, B5 fouls A5 before the ball has left A5’s hands. The ball enters the basket. A5’s goal shall not count. The teams shall exchange the baskets. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in. (R357)
YES A5 is not in the act of shooting for a goal as A5 is not attempting a shot at the opponents’ basket. The ball becomes dead immediately when the foul occurred. A5’s goal shall not count. The teams shall exchange baskets. The game shall be resumed from the mirror-opposite place where the game was stopped. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R357)
After the jump ball, A5 gains control of the ball in its backcourt. A5 then attempts a shot for a goal into own basket. In confusion, B5 fouls A5 before the ball has left A5’s hands. The ball enters the basket. A5’s goal shall count. A5 shall be awarded 1 free throw into opponent’s basket. (R358)
NO A5 is not in the act of shooting for a goal as A5 is not attempting a shot at the opponents’ basket. The ball becomes dead immediately when the foul occurred. A5’s goal shall not count. The teams shall exchange baskets. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R358)
After the jump ball, A5 gains control of the ball in its backcourt. A5 then attempts a shot for a goal into own basket. In confusion, B5 fouls A5 before the ball has left A5’s hands. A5’s goal shall count, if made. (R359)
NO A5 is not in act of shooting for a field goal as A5 is not attempting the shot at the opponents’ basket. The ball becomes dead immediately when the foul occurred. The goal shall not count, if made. The teams shall exchange baskets. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R359)
A4 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. Immediately after the foul occurred, the game clock signal sounds for the end the quarter. A4 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count. A4 shall be awarded 1 additional free throw.
NO The ball has not left A4’s hands before the game clock sounded for the end of the quarter. However, as B4’s foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded, the referee shall reset the game clock to the time remaining. A4’s goal shall not count. A4 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (OBR Art. 10.3 and 10.4) (R360)
A4 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. Immediately after the foul occurred, the game clock signal sounds for the end the quarter. A4 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. The goal shall not count. A4 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
YES The ball has not left the shooter’s hands before the game clock signal sounded for the end of the quarter. A4’s goal shall not count. However as the foul occurred before the game clock signal sounded and the act of shooting has already begun, A4 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (OBR Art. 10.3 and 10.4) (R361)
A1 in the act of shooting with the ball in the hands commits a team control foul on B4. A1 releases the ball in the continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count.
NO The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle when the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R362)
The ball enters the basket on a shot for a goal. The ball becomes dead at this time.(R363)
YES
The ball becomes dead when a referee calls a traveling violation.
YES The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R364)
A referee calls A2’s foul on illegal screen when A3 has already started the act of shooting with the ball still in the hands. The ball enters the basket. A3’s goal shall count.
NO The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3)
During a throw-in, the ball becomes live when it touches or is touched by a player on the court.
NO
The ball enters the basket on a free throw. The ball becomes dead at this time. (R367)
The ball enters the basket on a free throw. The ball becomes dead at this time. (R367)
The ball has left the shooter’s hands when a referee blows the whistle for a foul. The ball becomes dead at this time. (R368)
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and a referee blows the whistle. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R368)
The ball has left the shooter’s hands when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball becomes dead at this time
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and the shot clock signal sounds. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R369)
The ball has left the shooter’s hands when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. The ball becomes dead at this time. (R370)
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on the shot for a goal and the game clock signal sounds for the end of the period. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R370)
The ball has left the free-throw shooter’s hands when a referee blows the whistle for a violation by a player in the free-throw rebound place. The ball becomes dead at this time.
NO The ball does not become dead and the free throw counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a free throw and a referee blows the whistle for any rule infraction other than by the free-throw shooter. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R371)
A4 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. A4 releases the ball in the continuous motion towards the basket. The ball becomes dead when the foul occurred.
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in control of a shooter for a goal who finishes the shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul is committed by any opponent player. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R372)
A4 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. A4 releases the ball in the continuous motion towards the basket. The ball becomes dead when the ball rebounds from the ring and it becomes obvious that the ball shall not enter the basket.
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when a referee blows the whistle. The goal was not made therefore the ball became dead. (OBR Art. 10.4)
A4 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. A4 releases the ball in the continuous motion towards the basket. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when the ball enters the basket. (R374)
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in control of a shooter for a goal who finishes the shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul is committed by any opponent player. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R374)
A4’s shot for a goal is in the air when B5 fouls A5. This is the 3rd team B foul in the quarter. The ball enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in.
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and a referee blows the whistle. If the foul is committed on a player not in the act of shooting, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in for the non-offending team from the place nearest to the infraction. (OBR Art. 10.4)
A1’s successful last free throw is in the air when A2 and B2 commit a double foul. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from any place behind the endline. (R376)
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a free throw and a referee blows the whistle for any rule infraction other than by the free-throw shooter. If the double foul is committed when the last free throw is made, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in for the non-scoring team from any place behind the endline. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R376)
A4’s shot for a goal is in the air when A5 and B5 commit a double foul. The ball enters the basket. The arrow favours team A. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in according to the alternating possession procedure.
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and a referee blows the whistle. If the double foul is committed when the goal is made, the game shall be resumed with a throw-in for the non-scoring team from any place behind the endline. (OBR Art. 10.4.)
A1 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when the foul occurred. (R378)
NO
A1 in the act of shooting is fouled by B4. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count.
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in control of a shooter for a goal who finishes his shot with a continuous motion which started before the foul is charged against any opponent’s player. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R379)
A1 is in the act of shooting with the ball still in the hands when A4 fouls B4. A1 releases the ball in the continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count.
NO The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.4)
A1 is in the act of shooting with the ball still in the hands when A4 fouls B4. A1 releases the ball in the continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when the foul occurred. (R381)
YES
The ball has left A1’s hands in the act of shooting when A2 fouls B2. This is the 3rd team A foul in the quarter. The ball enters the basket. The ball becomes dead when the foul occurred. (R382)
NO
The ball has left A1’s hands in the act of shooting when A4 fouls B4. A1’s goal shall count, if made.
YES The ball does not become dead and A1’s goal shall count, if made. A4 has committed a foul when the ball was in the air (not anymore in the hands of shooter A1). The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from behind its endline, except from behind the backboard. (OBR Art. 10.4)
A4’s shot for a goal rebounds from the ring when A5 commits a foul. The ball then enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count. (R384)
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal shall count. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R384)
A1 is in the act of shooting with the ball still in the hands when A2 fouls B4. A1 releases the ball in the continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R385)
NO The ball become dead when a referee blows the whistle when the ball is live. (OBR Art. 10.3.) (R385)
A1 is in the act of shooting with the ball still in the hands when B2 fouls A4. A1 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count.
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal shall count when the ball is in control of a player in the act of shooting for a goal who finishes the shot with a continuous motion which has started before a foul is committed by any opponent player. (OBR Art. 10.4) (R386)
A1’s jump shot for a 2-point goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. After the signal with A1 still in the air, B1 fouls A1. The ball enters the basket. A1 is awarded 2 points. B1’s foul shall be disregarded.
YES The ball does not become dead and the goal counts when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and the game clock signal sounds for the end of quarter. B1’s foul shall be disregarded unless unsportsmanlike foul or disqualifying foul. (OBR Art. 10.4.) (R387)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. B1 touches the ball on its upward flight. The ball becomes dead immediately. (R388)
YES
A1’s shot for a goal rebounds from the ring when A2 pushes B2. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count.
YES The ball does not become dead and A1’s goal counts when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and a referee blows the whistle. (OBR Art. 10.4.) (R389)
A1 is in the act of shooting for a goal when A2 and B2 commit a double foul. A1 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R390)
NO A1’s goal shall not count. A referee has blown the whistle for the double foul before the ball has left the shooter’s hands. (OBR Art. 10.3.) (R390)
The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds
NO The ball does not become dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is in flight on a shot for a goal and the shot clock signal sounds. (OBR Art. 10.4.) (R391)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. B1 touches the ball on its upward flight. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R392)
NO The ball becomes dead when the ball in its flight on A1’s shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after the game clock signal has sounded for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.3.) (R392)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. B1 touches the ball on its upward flight. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall not count.
YES The ball becomes dead when the ball is in flight on A1’s shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after the shot clock signal has sounded. (OBR Art. 10.3.)
B1 fouls A1 in the act of shooting when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. After the signal, A1 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall not count. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (R394)
YES The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. Therefore A1’s goal shall not count. A1 was fouled in the act of shooting before the game clock has sounded for the end of the quarter. Therefore A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws attempted after the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 10.4.) (R394
B4 fouls A4 in the act of shooting for a 2-point goal when the shot clock signal sounds. After the signal, A4 releases the ball in a continuous motion. The ball enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count. (R395)
NO The ball becomes dead when the shot clock signal sounds while a team is in control of the ball. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R395)B4 fouls A4 in the act of shooting for a 2-point goal. A4 continues the act of shooting and releases the ball which is touched by B5 on its upward flight. The ball enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count.
B4 fouls A4 in the act of shooting for a 2-point goal. A4 continues the act of shooting and releases the ball which is touched by B5 on its upward flight. The ball enters the basket. A4’s goal shall count.
NO The ball becomes dead when the ball in flight on A4’s shot for a goal is touched by a player from either team after a referee blows his whistle. (OBR Art. 10.3) (R396)
A1 shot for a goal is in the air when A2 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against B2. B2 then commits an unsportsmanlike foul against A2. The ball does not enter the basket. The game shall be resumed with a jump ball situation. (R397)
YES The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. The game shall be resumed according to the alternating possession procedure. (OBR Art. 10.4. and 12.5.) (R397)
Team A has scored a goal. Team B players do not want to take the ball for a throw-in from behind its endline, thus delaying the game. The referee shall place the ball on the floor close to the team B thrower-in and starts a 5-second count
YES The ball becomes live when during a throw-in the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. By placing the ball on the floor the ball is considered to be at player’s disposal. (OBR Art. 10.2.) (R398)
The ball becomes live when a referee enters the restricted area to administer a free throw.
NO The ball becomes live during the free throw when the ball is at the disposal of the free-throw shooter. (OBR Art. 10.2.) (R399)
The ball becomes live when the thrower-in has the ball at his disposal. (R400)
YES The ball becomes live when during the throw-in, the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 10.2.) (R400)
The game clock must be always stopped when the ball becomes dead. (R401)
NO The ball becomes dead when a goal is made but the game clock continues to run (unless the goal is scored in last 2 minutes of the game). (OBR Art. 49.2.) (R401)
The player who is in the air touching the ball has the same status as touching the ball on the place of the court where that player was before jumping into the air.
YES The location of the player is determined by where that player is touching the court. While airborne, the player retains the same status by where that player had last touched the court. (OBR Art. 11.1) (R402)
A1’s bad pass from the frontcourt is about to go into the backcourt. A2 jumps from the frontcourt, deflects the ball back to the frontcourt and lands in the backcourt. A3 catches the ball in the frontcourt. This is a legal play by team A.
YES A2 in the air retains the same status when had last touched the court. Having jumped from the frontcourt, A2 was still in the frontcourt when deflected the ball back. Team A did not commit a backcourt violation. (OBR Art. 11.1)
After A4 released the ball on the alternating possession throw-in, but before it has touched a player on the court, a double foul occurs. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in
NO Alternating possession throw-in ends when the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court. A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession. (OBR Art. 12.6.6 and 12.4.2) (R404)
During the jump ball, each jumper shall stand with both feet inside the half of the centre circle nearest to own basket, with one foot close to the centre line. (R405)
YES During a jump ball, each jumper shall stand with both feet inside the half of the centre circle nearest to own basket, with one foot close to the centre line. (OBR Art. 12.2.1 and 1.2) (R405)
During the jump ball, A1 and A2 are occupying adjacent positions. B1 wishes to stand between them. The referee shall order A1 and A2 to allow B1 to stand between them
YES During a jump ball, the team-mates may not occupy adjacent positions around the circle if an opponent wishes to occupy one of those positions. (OBR Art. 12.2.2)
During the jump ball, the jumper may tap the ball with both hands.
YES During a jump ball, the ball must be tapped with the hand(s) of at least one of the jumpers after it has started its downward flight. (OBR Art. 12.2.4) (R407)
The crew chief is tossing the ball on the jump ball. One of the jumpers does not jump but leaves immediately the position to catch the tapped ball. This is a legal play.
NO During a jump ball, neither jumper shall leave the position until the ball has been legally tapped. (OBR Art. 12.2.5)
During the jump ball, one jumper catches the tossed ball. This is a legal play.
NO During a jump ball, neither jumper may catch the ball until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6) (R409)
During the jump ball, the ball is touched first by A1 and then by B1, after which A1 catches the ball. This is a legal play
NO During a jump ball, neither jumper may catch the ball until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6) (R410)
During the jump ball, the ball is touched first by A1 and then by B1, after which A1 touches the ball 2 more times. This is a legal play. (R411)
NO During a jump ball, neither jumper may tap the ball more than twice until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6) (R411)
During the jump ball, the ball is touched first by A1 and then by B1. After that the ball touches the court and then B1 catches the ball. This is legal. (R412)
YES During a jump ball, after the ball has touched the court, any jumper may catch it. (OBR Art. 12.2.6) (R412)
During the jump ball, A2 taps the ball twice with both hands simultaneously. This is a violation by A2. (R413)
NO During a jump ball, the ball can be tapped with the hand(s) twice by each jumper. Tapping the ball with both hands simultaneously is considered as one tap. (OBR Art. 12.2.6) (R413)
During the jump ball, the ball touches the court without being touched by either jumper. The game shall continue. (R414)
NO During a jump ball, if the ball is not tapped by at least one of the jumpers, the jump ball shall be repeated. (OBR Art. 12.2.7) (R414)
During the jump ball, the ball touches the court without being touched by either jumper. The jump ball shall be repeated.
YES During a jump ball, if the ball is not tapped by at least one of the jumpers, the jump ball shall be repeated. (OBR Art. 12.2.7) (R415)
Before A1’s alternating possession throw-in ended, A4 commits a disqualifying foul. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R416)
NO During the alternating possession throw-in, a foul by either team does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R416)
Before the ball has left A1’s hands on the unsuccessful last free throw, A2 and B2 enter the restricted area. This is a jump ball situation.
YES A jump ball situation occurs when a double free-throw violation occurs during an unsuccessful last free throw. (OBR Art. 12.3 and 43.3.3) (R417)
A1’s throw-in lodges between the ring and the backboard. This is a jump ball situation. (R418)
YES A jump ball situation occurs when during a throw-in a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (R418)
Before B1’s alternating possession throw-in ended, A2 and B2 simultaneously touched the ball on the court after which the ball goes out-of-bounds. The game shall be resumed with a team A alternating possession throw-in.
YES The alternating possession throw-in ends when the ball is touched by any player on the court. A jump ball situation occurs when a ball goes out-of-bounds and the referees are in doubt about which of the opponents last touched the ball. (OBR Art. 12.4.2) (R419)
Before A1’s alternating possession throw-in ended, a double foul occurs. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R420)
NO During the alternating possession throw-in, a foul by either team does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R420)
The arrow favours team B. A1 commits a travel violation. Thrower-in B1 commits a violation during the throw-in resulting from the A1’s travel violation. Team A shall be now entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R421)
NO In case of the travel violation, the ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the place nearest to infraction. The team B throw-in violation shall not be considered as an alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.5) (R421)
The arrow favours team A. During the half-time interval, B1 commits a technical foul. Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the centre line extended, opposite the scorer’s table. Team B shall be still entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in
YES If neither team had control of the ball when a technical foul was committed, a jump ball situation occurs. The game shall be resumed with the team A throw-in from the centre line extended, according to the possession arrow. (OBR Art. 12.6.6 and 36.3.2) (R423)
Thrower-in A1 commits a violation during an alternating possession throw-in. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
YES A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R424)
Before A1’s alternating possession throw-in ended, A2 commits an unsportsmanlike foul. Team A shall be still entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
YES A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R425)
A1 has the ball for the alternating possession throw-in when A2 commits a disqualifying foul. Team A shall be still entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R426)
YES A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R426)
A1 commits a violation during the alternating possession throw-in to start the 4th quarter. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in as the result of A1’s violation. Team A shall be still entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
NO A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R427)
A1 has the ball in the hands for the alternating possession throw-in. Before the ball is released, A2 fouls B2. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
NO A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.5.6)
During the jump ball, A1 taps the ball to A2 who is out-of-bounds. The jump ball shall be repeated.
NO The ball is out-of-bounds when it touches a player who is out-of-bounds. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in as the result of team A’s out-of-bounds violation. (OBR Art. 12.6.2. and 23.1.2.)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when A3 and B3 commit a double foul. The ball enters the basket. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession arrow throw-in.
NO If at approximately the same time as the double foul occurs a valid goal is scored, the ball shall be awarded to the non-scoring team for a throw-in from any place behind that team’s endline. (OBR Art. 12.3 and 35.2) (R430)
A3 commits a 3-second violation after which A2 and B2 commit technical fouls. The arrow favours team A. The game shall be resumed with a team A alternating possession throw-in.
NO If at approximately the same time the 3-second violation and a double technical foul occur, a team that was entitled to the ball shall be awarded a throw-in from the place nearest to the infraction (3-second violation), except from directly behind the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.3 and 35.2.) (R431)
During A4’s unsuccessful attempt to dunk, the ball rebounds from the ring after which the shot clock signal sounds in error. This is a jump ball situation. (R432)
NO If the shot clock signal sounds in error while neither team has control of the ball, the signal shall be disregarded and the game shall continue. (OBR Art. 29.2.8.) (R432)
After the ball has left A3’s hands on his unsuccessful last free throw, A4 and B4 in their free-throw rebound places commit a violation. This is a jump ball situation.
YES A jump ball situation occurs when a double free-throw violation occurs during an unsuccessful last free throw. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 43.3.3) (R433)
A2 and B2 firmly hold the ball. A referee calls a held ball. The game shall be resumed with a jump ball.
NO The jump ball situation occurs when a held ball is called. The alternating possession is a method of causing the ball to become live with a throw-in rather than a jump ball. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 12.5) (R434)
A3 and B3 firmly hold the ball. A referee calls a held ball. The game shall be resumed with a throw-in according to the alternating possession arrow. (R435)
YES The jump ball situation occurs when a held ball is called. The alternating possession is a method of causing the ball to become live with a throw-in rather than a jump ball. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 12.4.1.) (R435)
A4 is awarded 2 free throws. During the 2nd free throw the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. This a jump ball situation.
YES A jump ball situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.4) (R436)
A4 is awarded 2 free throws. During the 1st free throw the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. This is a jump ball situation. (R437)
NO A jump ball situation occurs (except between free throws) when a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.4) (R437)
The 2nd quarter is to start. This considered as a jump ball situation. (R438)
YES A jump ball situation occurs when all quarters other than the first one are to start. (OBR Art. 12.4) (R438)
The 2nd quarter has started with a team B’s alternating possession throw-in. Few seconds later, a held ball occurs. The game shall be resumed with a team A alternating possession throw-in.
YES A jump ball situation occurs when a held ball is called. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the alternating possession throw-in ends. Team A shall be awarded a throw-in, as the arrow now favours team A. (OBR Art. 12.4. and 12.6.4.) (R440)
The 2nd half (3rd quarter) shall start with a jump ball. (R439
NO A jump ball situation occurs when all quarters other than the first one are to start. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 17.2.3) (R439)
The 2nd quarter has started with a team B’s alternating possession throw-in. Few seconds later, a held ball occurs. The arrow favours team A. No other jump ball situations occurred later in the 2nd quarter. The 3rd quarter shall start with a team B alternating possession throw-in. (R441)
YES A jump ball situation occurs when all quarters other than the first one are to start. In all jump ball situations teams shall alternate possession of the ball for a throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 12.6.1.) (R441)
Team A gains control of the live ball after the jump ball. The alternating possession arrow shall be directed towards the team A basket indicating that team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.(R442)
YES The team that does not gain control of the live ball after the jump ball shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 12.6.2.) (R442)
Whenever a jump ball situation occurs and the game resumes according to the possession arrow, the throw-in shall be administered at the centre line extended, opposite the scorer’s table.(R443)
NO In all jump ball situations teams shall alternate possession of the ball for a throw-in from the place nearest to where the jump ball situation occurs. (OBR Art. 12.4 and 12.6.1) (R443)
Either jumper may strike the ball with the fist
NO A player shall not strike the ball with the fist. (OBR Art. 13.2.) (R444)
After the ball has been placed at A3’s disposal for an alternating possession throw-in, but before it has touched a player on the court, A5 commits a disqualifying foul. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.(R445)
YES A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6)
During A1’s alternating possession throw-in to start the 2nd quarter, A2 legally touches but does not control the ball after which a foul is called. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.(R446)
NO Alternating possession throw-in ends when the ball is legally touched by any player on the court. (OBR Art. 12.6.2)
During the jump ball, jumper A4 commits a violation. During the following team B’s throw-in, thrower-in B3 commits a violation. The alternating possession arrow shall remain untouched.(R447)
YES Thrower-in B3 has gained the first possession of the ball for the team. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2)
During the jump ball, A3 enters the centre circle before 1 of the jumpers legally taps the ball. A referee calls the violation and awards a throw-in to team B. The next alternating possession arrow shall favour team A.(R448)
YES The team B thrower-in has gained the first possession of the ball for the team. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2)
During the jump ball, A4 legally taps the ball to A5 who catches the ball in the air and lands out-of-bounds. A referee calls the violation and awards a throw-in to team B. The next alternating possession shall favour team A.
NO When catching the ball in the air, A5 has gained the first possession of the ball for the team. Therefore team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. The team B’s throw-in is not the result of a jump ball situation. After team B’s throw-in has ended, the alternating possession arrow shall remain in favour of team B. (OBR Art. 12.6.2 and 14.1) (R449)
A1 and B1 have both hands firmly on the ball. While attempting to pull the ball from B1’s hands, A1 touches the sideline. The arrow favours team A. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in as a result of A1’s out-of-bounds violation. (R450)
NO It is a jump ball situation when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. If one of the players touches the boundary line, a jump ball situation shall be called instead of a violation. (OBR Art. 12.6.2.) (R450)
During the jump ball, jumper A1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. After B1’s throw-in, A2 is the first player to gain control of the live ball. The next alternating possession arrow shall favour team B.
NO The team that does not gain control of the live ball after the jump ball shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2.)
During the jump ball, jumper A1 commits a violation. After B1’s throw-in, A2 deflects the pass and team A gains control of the live ball. Team B shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in.(R452)
NO The team that does not gain control of the live ball after the jump ball shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2.) (R452)
During the jump ball, jumper A1 taps the ball out-of-bounds. B1 has the ball in the hands for the throw-in when A2 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against B4. With B4 having the ball at the disposal for the 1st free throw, team B has gained the control of the live ball. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in
YES With B4 having the ball at the disposal for the 1st free throw, team B has gained the control of the live ball. Team A shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2.) (R453)
During the jump ball between A1 and B1, the ball is legally tapped. Immediately after a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. The jump ball between A1 and B1 shall be repeated.
NO The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle between A2 and B2. (OBR Art. 0) (R454)
The game clock signals sounds for the end of the 1st quarter when B1 commits an unsportsmanlike foul aganist A1. The arrow favours team B. The 2nd quarter shall start with a team B alternating possession throw-in.
NO After A1’s free throws, the 2nd quarter shall start with team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as part of an unsportsmanlike foul penalty. The possession arrow shall remain in favour of team B. (OBR Art. 12.6.6.)
The arrow favours team A. Before the start of the overtime, team A head coach is charged with a technical foul. After the free throw, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in
YES Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The overtime shall start with a team A throw-in from the centre line extended, according to the possession arrow. The team that does not gain control of the live ball shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6. and 12.6.3.) (R456)
During A1’s alternating possession throw-in, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place of the original throw-in.(R457)
NO The jump ball situation occurs when the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the jump ball situation occurs, except from directly behind the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.6.1.) (R457)
A1 and B1 are holding firmly the ball. In an attempt to gain control of the ball, A1 moves both feet. This is a jump ball situation.(R458)
YES t is a jump ball situation when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. If one of the players moves the feet while attempting to gain control of the ball, the jump ball shall be called instead of a violation. (OBR Art. 12.1.2.) (R458)
The arrow favours team B. A5 commits a travelling violation. B3 then commits a violation during the resulting throw-in. Team A shall be now entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R459)
NO B3’s throw-in is not the result of a jump ball situation. Team B continues to be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R459)
Alternating possession thrower-in A3 commits a violation. Team B is awarded a throw-in as a result of the violation. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession arrow throw-in.
YES A violation by the team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the A3’s throw-in violation is committed. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R460)
Alternating possession thrower-in A3 commits a violation to start the 2nd quarter. Team B is awarded a throw-in as a result of the violation. Team A shall continue to be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
NO A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the A3’s throw-in violation is committed. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R461)
Alternating possession thrower-in A2 commits a violation. Team B shall be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.(R462)
YES A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the A2’s throw-in violation is committed. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5) (R462)
A3 has the ball at the disposal for an alternating possession throw-in. Before the ball is released, A4 fouls B4. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in
NO A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R463)
Jumper A1 may catch the ball after it has been tapped by jumper B1. (R464)
NO Neither jumper may catch the ball until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6.) (R464)
The arrow favours team A. During an interval of play, A1 is charged with a technical foul. Team A shall remain entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R465)
YES
A4 commits a violation during the alternating possession throw-in. Team B is awarded a throw-in as a result of the violation. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
YES A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the alternating possession throw-in. The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the A4’s throw-in violation is committed. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.5)
The arrow favours team A to start the 2nd quarter. During an interval of play, B4 and A4 commit the technical fouls. The 2nd quarter shall start with a team A alternating possession throw-in.(R467)
YES A foul by either team during the interval of play before the start of a quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6.) (R467)
A3 has the ball at the disposal for an alternating possession throw-in when A5 commits an unsportsmanlike foul. Team A shall be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.
YES A foul by either team during an alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6)
A2 has the ball at the disposal for an alternating possession throw-in to start the 2nd quarter when team A head coach is charged with a technical foul. Team B shall be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.
NO A foul by either team during an alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession. Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the centre line extended, according to the alternating possession procedure. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R469)
The arrow favours team A. During an interval of play, A1 is charged with a technical foul. Team A shall retain its alternating possession throw-in. (R470)
YES A foul by either team before the start of the quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R470)
Jumper A4 touches the ball with both hands simultaneously, after jumper B4 touches it with 1 hand. Later A4 touches the ball with 1 hand and the ball then touches the court. B4 catches the ball and starts dribbling. This is a legal play by B4. (R471)
YES Neither jumper may catch the ball or tap it more than twice until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6.) (R471)
Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. A referee decided for another jump ball between A2 and B2. (R460)
YES The control of a live ball has not yet been established. A referee cannot use the alternating possession arrow to award the possession. The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle with A2 and B2. (OBR Art. 12.4.) (OBRI 12-5a) (R472)
Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, a double foul between A2 and B2 occurs. A referee decided for another jump ball between any two opponents. (R473)
NO The control of a live ball has not yet been established. A referee cannot use the alternating possession arrow to award the possession. The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle with A2 and B2. (OBR Art. 12.4) (R473)
Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, a double foul between A2 and B2 occurs. A referee decided for another jump ball between any two opponents.
NO The control of a live ball has not yet been established. A referee cannot use the alternating possession arrow to award the possession. The crew chief shall administer another jump ball in the centre circle with A2 and B2. (OBR Art. 12.4) (OBRI 12-5b) (R474)
Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, a double foul between A2 and B2 occurs. A referee decided for another jump ball between A2 and B2.
YES Team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of the A1’s violation. As soon as the ball shall be placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2) (OBR12-6a) (R475)
Jumper A1 taps the ball directly out-of-bounds. Team B has the ball for the throw-in. The arrow shall favour team B. (R476)
NO Team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of the A1’s violation. As soon as the ball shall be placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2) (R476)
Immediately after the ball is legally touched by jumper A1, the ball is caught by A1. Team B has the ball for the throw-in. The arrow shall be in favour of team A.
YES Team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of the A1’s violation. As soon as the ball shall be placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2) (OBR12-6b) (R477)
Immediately after the ball is legally tapped by jumper A1, the ball is caught by A1. Team B has the ball for the throw-in. The arrow shall be in favour of team B.
NO Team B is awarded a throw-in as the result of the A1’s violation. As soon as the ball shall be placed at the disposal of the team B thrower-in, team A shall be entitled to the first alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.2) (R478)
Simultaneously with the game clock signal for the end of the 1st quarter, B1 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. Before the start of the 2nd quarter, A1 attempts 2 free throws with no line-up. The arrow favours team A. The 2nd quarter shall start with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt. The arrow shall be reversed. (R479)
NO Before the start of the 2nd quarter, A1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as part of the unsportsmanlike foul penalty. Team A shall not lose its right to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. (OBR Art. 12.6.2) (R479)
Simultaneously with the game clock signal for the end of the 1st quarter, B1 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. After an interval of play, A1 attempts 2 free throws. The arrow favours team B. The 2nd quarter shall start with a team B throw-in according to the alternating possession procedure.
NO Before the start of the 2nd quarter, A1 shall attempt 2 free throws with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as part of the unsportsmanlike penalty. Team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. (OBR Art. 12.6.2.) (OBRI 12-10)
A1 jumps with the ball in the hands. A1’s shot is legally blocked by B1. Both players with having one or both hands firmly on the ball return to the court. A referee calls a held ball.
YES A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2.) (OBRI 12-12)
A1 jumps with the ball in the hands. A1’s shot is legally blocked by B1. Both players with having one or both hands firmly on the ball return to the court. A referee calls A1’s travel violation. (R482)
NO A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (R482)
A1 and B1 in the air have their hands firmly on the ball. After returning to the court, A1 lands with 1 foot on the boundary line. This is a held ball situation.
YES A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (OBRI 12-14) (R483)
A1 and B1 in the air have their hands firmly on the ball. After returning to the court, A1 lands with 1 foot on the boundary line. Team B shall be awarded a throw-in. (R484)
NO A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (R484)
A1 jumps with the ball in the hands from the frontcourt and is legally blocked by B1. Both players return to the court with both of them having 1 or both hands firmly on the ball. A1 lands with 1 foot in the backcourt. This is a held ball situation. (R485)
YES A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (OBRI 12-15) (R485)
A1 jumps with the ball in the hands from the frontcourt and is legally blocked by B1. Both players return to the court with one or both hands firmly on the ball. A1 lands with one foot in the backcourt. This is a backcourt violation.
NO A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (OBRI 12-15)
A1’s shot for a goal lodges between the ring and the backboard. The arrow favours team A. After the throw-in from its endline, team A shall have the time remaining of the shot clock. (R487)
NO After the throw-in from behind the endline, the shot clock shall be reset to 14 seconds for team A. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (R487)
A1’s shot for a goal lodges between the ring and the backboard, with 4 seconds on the shot clock. The arrow favours team A. After the throw-in from its endline, team A shall have a new 24 second period. (R488)
NO After the throw-in from the endline, the shot clock shall be reset to 14 seconds for team A. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (R488)
A1’s shot for a goal lodges between the ring and the backboard, with 4 seconds on the shot clock. The arrow favours team A. After the throw-in from its endline, team A shall have a new 14 second period.
YES After the throw-in from the endline, the shot clock shall be reset to 14 seconds for team A. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (OBRI 12-17a) (R489)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. This is a violation by team A.
NO A jump ball situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed according to the alternating possession procedure. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (OBRI 12-18)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when the shot clock signal sounds. The ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in. (R491)
NO This is a jump ball situation. The game shall be resumed according to the alternating possession procedure. (OBR Art. 12.3.) (R491)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when B2 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. The ball does not enter the basket. During the A1’s last free throw, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from any place behind the endline, except from directly behind the backboard. (R492)
NO A jump situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and backboard, except after the last free throw followed by a throw-in from the throw-in line in the team’s frontcourt. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as part of the unsportsmanlike foul penalty. (OBR Art. 12.3 and 37.2.2.) (R492)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air when B2 commits an unsportsmanlike foul against A1. The ball does not enter the basket. During the A1’s last free throw, the ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. A1 shall be awarded 1 new free throw.
NO A jump situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and backboard, except after the last free throw followed by a throw-in from the throw-in line in the team’s frontcourt. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt, as part of the unsportsmanlike foul penalty. (OBR Art. 12.3. and 37.2.2.) (R493)
A1 with the ball in the hands is in the act of shooting when B1 places the hands firmly on the ball. A1 makes now more steps than allowed by the traveling rule. This is travelling violation by A1.
NO A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2) (R494)
A1 with the ball in the hands is in the act of shooting when B1 places the hands firmly on the ball. A1 makes now more steps than allowed by the traveling rule. This is a held ball situation.(R495)
YES A held ball occurs when one or more players from opposing teams have one or both hands firmly on the ball so that neither player can gain control without undue roughness. (OBR Art. 12.1.2.) (OBRI 12-23) (R495)
During A2’s alternating possession throw-in, A1 is charged with a foul for an illegal screen. Team A shall lose its right to the alternating possession throw-in. (R496)
NO
Alternating possession thrower-in A2 commits a 5-second violation. The possession arrow is changed immediately to favour team B. After the team B’s throw-in, the arrow shall favour team A. (R497)
NO
Alternating possession thrower-in A2 commits a 5-second violation. The possession arrow is changed immediately to favour team B. After the team B’s throw-in, team B shall be still entitled to a throw-in at the next jump ball situation. (R498)
YES A violation by a team during its alternating possession throw-in causes that team to lose the possession throw-in. Team A has lost the right for the possession arrow due to its violation. Team B shall be entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation. (OBR Art. 12.6.5.) (R498)
The arrow favours team A. Before the start of the overtime, team A head coach is charged with a technical foul. Any team B player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the throw-in line in its frontcourt.
NO The overtime shall begin with a team A’s throw-in from the centre line extended, according to the possession arrow. The team that does not gain control of the live ball shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6. and 12.5.3.)
Jumper A1 touches the ball and then the ball touches the court. Jumper B1 now catches the ball and starts dribbling. This is a legal play by B1.
YES A foul by either team before the start of the quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6.) (R500)
A1 commits a technical foul during an interval of play before the 2nd quarter. The arrow favours team B. The 2nd quarter shall start with any team B player attempting 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the centre line extended.
YES Neither jumper may catch the ball until it has touched one of the non-jumpers or the court. (OBR Art. 12.2.6.) (R501)
B1 commits a technical foul during an interval of play before the 1st quarter. Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up before the jump ball. When the ball becomes live for the free throw, the alternating possession arrow shall be reset to indicate that team B shall be entitled to the ball at the next jump ball situation. (R503)
YES A foul by either team before the start of the quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6.) (R502)
Alternating possession thrower-in A1 has the ball at the disposal when team A head coach commits a technical foul. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in. (R504)
NO A foul by either team before the start of the quarter other than the first one does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. Any team A player shall attempt 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall start with the jump ball in the centre circle. (OBR Art. 12.6.6. and 9.1.) (R503)
During an interval of play to start the 2nd quarter, B1 commits a technical foul. The arrow favours team A. After the free throw, the 2nd quarter shall start with a team A alternating possession throw-in. (R505)
NO
During the interval of play to start the 3rd quarter, team B head coach commits a technical foul. The arrow favours team A. The 3rd quarter shall start with any team A player attempting 1 free throw, followed with a team A throw-in at the centre line extended. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in.
YES A foul by either team before the start of the quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession. The 2nd quarter shall start with any team A player attempting 1 free throw with no line-up. The game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the centre line extended. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R505)
Alternating possession thrower-in A1 to start the 2nd quarter passes the ball to A2. Before the ball touches A2 on the court, A3 commits a foul. A3’s foul occurred during an interval of play. (R507)
YES A foul by either team before the start of a quarter does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R506)
Alternating possession thrower-in A4 has the ball at the disposal when team A head coach commits a technical foul. Team B shall be entitled to the next alternating possession throw-in
NO An interval of play ends at the start of the 2nd quarter when the ball is at the disposal of the thrower-in. (OBR Art. 8.6.) (R507)
A1’s alternating possession throw-in lodges between the ring and the backboard. Team B shall be automatically entitled to the alternating possession throw-in at the next jump ball situation.
NO A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw-in does not cause the team entitled to the throw-in to lose that alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.6.6) (R508)
Alternating possession thrower-in A1 has the ball at the disposal when A2 commits a foul. Team B is awarded a throw-in. After the throw-in, the arrow shall favour team B. (R510)
NO A jump ball situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. The game shall be resumed according to the alternating possession procedure. (OBR Art. 12.4.) (R509)
A1’s throw-in lodges between the ring and the backboard. This is a jump ball situation.
NO A foul by either team during the alternating possession throw in, does not cause that team entitled to the throw in to lose that alternating possession throw in.
The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed when the alternating possession throw-in ends.(R512)
YES A jump ball situation occurs when a live ball lodges between the ring and the backboard. (OBR Art. 12.4.) (R511)
After team B alternating possession throw-in ends, the arrow erroneously remains unchanged. A held ball then occurs and team B is awarded the alternating possession throw-in again. Thrower-in B1 has the hall at the disposal when the referees recognised the error. The referees corrected the error and awarded a throw-in to the team A. (R513)
YES The direction of the alternating possession arrow shall be reversed immediately when the alternating possession throw-in ends. (OBR Art. 12.6.4.) (R512)
After team B alternating possession throw-in ends, the arrow erroneously remains unchanged. A held ball then occurs and team B is awarded the alternating possession throw-in again. Thrower-in B1 passes the ball to B2 when the referees recognised the error and awarded a throw-in to the team A. The error shall be corrected. (R514)
NO A throw-in ends when the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court. After the throw-in ended, the error cannot be corrected. As the result of the error, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.9 and 17.1.2) (R513)
After team B alternating possession throw-in ends, the arrow erroneously remains unchanged. A held ball then occurs and team B is awarded the alternating possession throw-in again. Thrower-in B1 passes the ball to dribbler A2 when the referees recognised the error. The referees corrected the error and awarded a throw-in to the team A. (R515)
NO A throw-in ends when the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court. After the throw-in ended, the error cannot be corrected. As the result of the error, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating next possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.9 and 17.1.2) (R514)
After team B alternating possession throw-in ends, the arrow erroneously remains unchanged. A held ball then occurs and team B is awarded the alternating possession throw-in again. Thrower-in B1 passes the ball to B2 who scores a goal when the referees recognised the error. The referees corrected the error and awarded a throw-in to the team A. (R516)
NO
After team B alternating possession throw-in ends, the arrow erroneously remains unchanged. A held ball then occurs and team B is awarded the alternating possession throw-in again. Thrower-in B1 passes the ball on the court when a held ball between A2 and B2 occurs. The referees recognised the error and awarded a throw-in to the team A.
NO A throw-in ends when the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court. After the throw-in ended, the error cannot be corrected. As the result of the error, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw-in. (OBR Art. 12.9. and 17.1.2) (R516)
A1 passes the ball to A2 who is running towards the opponents’ basket on the fast break. Before A1 catches the ball with the hands, A1 touches the ball deliberately with the head. This is a legal play by A2. (R518)
NO A throw in ends when the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court. After the throw in ended, the error cannot be corrected. As the result of the error, team B shall not lose its right to the next alternating possession throw in.
A1 rolls the ball on the court towards A2 who catches the ball. This is a legal play.
NO During the game, the ball is played with the hands only and may be passed, thrown, tapped, rolled or dribbled in any direction subject to the restrictions in the rules. (OBR Art. 13.1) (R518)
It is a violation when the ball accidentally touches the foot of a player.
YES The ball may be rolled in any direction. (OBR Art. 13.1.) (R519)
It is a violation when a player accidentally touches the ball with the leg and gains an advantage. (R521)
NO To accidentally come into contact with the ball with any part of the leg is not a violation. (OBR Art. 13.2) (R520)
It is a foul when a player strikes the ball with the fist. (R522)
NO To accidentally come into contact with the ball with any part of the leg is not a violation. (OBR Art. 13.2) (R521)
A1 pass to A2 is deflected by B1 with the fist. This is a legal play.(R523)
NO It is a violation when a player strikes the ball with the fist. (OBR Art. 13.2) (R522)
A1 deliberately touches the ball with the forehead. This is a legal play. (R524)
NO
B1 deliberately blocks A1’s pass to A2 with the upper leg. This is a legal play. (R525)
NO The ball is played with the hand(s) only. (OBR Art. 13.1.) (R524)
The ball is in the air on A1’s throw-in to A2. Team A has control of the ball at this time.
NO
A1 has started the act of shooting but the ball has not yet been released. Team A has control of the ball at this time.
YES Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. Team control continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. (OBR Art. 14.1) (R526)
If a player is in control the ball, the team is also in control the ball. (R528)
YES Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. (OBR Art. 14.1)
If a player holds the ball, the team is in control of the ball at this time.(R529)
YES
A1’s shot for a goal on its upward flight is blocked by B1. The ball returns to A1 while still in the air. A1 lands on the court with the ball in the hands. This is a travel violation by A1.(R530)
YES Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. (OBR Art. 14.1.1) (R529)
A1 passes the ball to A2. The ball is deflected by B1 who is running after the ball to catch it. Team A is in control of the ball at this time.(R531)
NO Team A control of the ball ended when the ball left A1’s hands on a shot for a goal. When the ball returns to A1, he may now attempt a shot for a goal or to start a new dribble or to pass the ball to the team-mate. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.) (R530)
A1’s shot for a goal on its upward flight is blocked by B1. The ball returns to A1 while still in the air. A1 lands on the court with the ball in the hands. This is a legal play by A1.(R532)
YES Team A control of the ball ends when team B gains control of the ball. The deflecting of the ball by B1, team B does not establish the new team control of the ball. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (R531)
A4 attempts a shot for a goal from the backcourt. The ball rebounds from the ring directly to A5 who is also in the backcourt. This is a backcourt violation by team A.(R533)
YES Team A control of the ball ends when the ball left A1’s hands on a shot for a goal. When the ball returns to A1, he may now attempt a shot for a goal or to start a new dribble or to pass the ball to the team-mate. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R532)
A4 has been in the restricted area for almost 3 seconds when A5 releases the ball on a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring and it is rebounded by A4 who is still in the restricted area. This is a 3-second violation.(R534)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball left A4’s hands on the shot for a goal. The new team A control shall start when A5 gains control of the ball in the backcourt. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R533)
A1’s last fee throw is in the air when a double foul between A1 and B2 occurs. The ball does not enter the basket. This is a jump ball situation.(R535)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball left A5’s hands on a shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R534)
A1’s shot for a goal is in the air. Team A is in control of the ball at this time.(R536)
YES If approximately the same time when the double foul occurred neither team had control of the ball nor was entitled to the ball, a jump ball situation occurs. (OBR Art. 35.2) (R535)
A1 passes the ball to A2. The ball is deflected by B1 who is running after the ball to catch it. Neither team is in control of the ball at this time.(R537)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball has left A1’s hands on a shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R536)
Thrower-in A3 steps on the court when passing the ball on the court. Team A is still considered to be in control of the ball after a referee called a throw-in violation.(R538)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when team B gains control of the ball. The deflecting of the ball by B1 does not establish the new team B control of the ball. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R537)
Thrower-in A3 passes the ball to A4. In order to get free, A4 pushes-off B4. This is a team A control foul.(R539)
NO Team control ends when the ball becomes dead. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R538)
A3 has been in the restricted area for 2 seconds when A1 releases the ball on a shot for a goal. The ball touches the ring and it is rebounded by A3 who remains in the restricted area for another 2 seconds. This is a 3-second violation.(R540)
YES Team control continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (R539)
A1 releases the ball on a shot for a goal. Returning on the court, A1 charges into B1 who is in a legal guarding position. A referee calls a team control foul against A1. This is a team control foul as A1 is still in the act of shooting when the contact occurs.(R541)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball has left A3’s hands on a shot for a goal. A3’s rebound of the ball establishes the new team A control of the ball. The new 3-second count shall start. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R540)
A1 in the air passes the ball to A2. Returning on the court, A1 charges into B1 who is in a legal guarding position. A referee calls a team control foul against A1. This is a team control foul. (R542)
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball has left A1’s hands on a shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 14.1.3) (R541)
During a throw-in or during a free throw, regardless whether the game clock is stopped or not, a player deliberately delays the process of taking the ball. It is a correct procedure for a referee to place the ball on the floor at this time
YES Team control continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (R542)
During a throw-in or during a free throw, regardless whether the game clock is stopped or not, in the judgement of a referee a player deliberately delays the process of taking the ball. A referee places the ball on the floor. The ball becomes live at this time.
YES
During a throw-in or during a free throw, regardless whether the game clock is stopped or not, a player deliberately delays the process of taking the ball. A referee calls a technical foul. (R545)
YES The ball becomes live and team control starts when the referee places the ball at the disposal of the player on the floor nearest to the throw-in place or on the court at the free-throw line. The 5-second count shall start at this time. (OBR Art. 10.2. ) (OBRI 14-2)
Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 is trying to save the ball from going out-of-bounds and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still in the air taps the ball with 1 hand and the ball returns to the court where it is caught by A2. Team A remains in control of the ball
NO The ball becomes live and team control starts when the referee places the ball at the disposal of the player on the floor nearest to the throw-in place or on the court at the free-throw line. The 5-second count shall start at this time. (OBR Art. 10.2.) (R545)
Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 is trying to save the ball from going out-of-bounds and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still in the air taps the ball with 1 hand and the ball returns to the court where it is caught by A2. With B1’s tapping the ball, team B has gained control of the ball.
YES Team A control of the ball continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. B1’s tap does not establish the new team B control of the ball. Team A remains in control of the ball. The shot clock shall continue. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (OBRI 14-3a) (R546)
Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 is trying to save the ball from going out-of-bounds and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still in the air taps the ball with 1 hand and the ball returns to the court where it is caught by A2. Team A remains in control of the ball. The shot clock shall continue.
NO Team A control of the ball continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. B1’s tap does not establish the new team B control of the ball. Team A remains in control of the ball. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (R547)
Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 is trying to save the ball from going out-of-bounds and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still in the air taps the ball with 1 hand and the ball returns to the court where it is caught by A2. Team B has gained control of the ball and the shot clock shall be reset. (R549)
YES
Team A has been in control of the ball for 15 seconds. A1 passes the ball to A2 and the ball moves across the boundary line. B1 is trying to save the ball from going out-of-bounds and jumps from the court over the boundary line. B1 still in the air catches the ball with both hands and passes the ball to the court where it is caught by A2. Team A regained control of the ball. The shot clock shall be reset. (R550)
NO Team A control of the ball continues when the ball is passed between team-mates. B1’s tap does not establish the new team B control of the ball. Team A remains in control of the ball. The shot clock shall continue. (OBR Art. 14.1.2) (R549)
Thrower-in A1 has the ball in the hands. A1 has established team A control of the ball.
YES Team A control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. Team B has gained control of the ball when B1 caught the ball with both hands. The shot clock for team A shall be reset. (OBR Art. 14.1.1) (OBRI 14-3b) (R550)
A1 releases the ball on the jump shot for a goal, lands on one foot and charges into B1 who is in the legal guarding position. This is a team A control foul. (R552)
YES Team A control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. (OBR Art. 14.1.1.) (R551)
A1 has the ball in the hands when A2 fouls B1.This is the 5th team A foul in the quarter. B1 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
NO Team A control of the ball ends when the ball has left A1’s hands on the shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.) (R552)
The team may be in the control of the ball even if the game clock is stopped. (R554)
NO Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. A2’s foul is a team A control foul. (OBR Art. 14.1.1.) (R553)
“Thrower-in A1 has not yet the ball at the disposal when A5 commits a technical foul. This is a team A control foul.”
YES The team is in the control of the ball when the game clock is stopped during a throw-in and during a free throw. (OBR Art. 14.1.1.) (R554)
Dribbler A1 loses control of the ball. A2 now fouls B1. This is still a team A control foul. (R556)
NO Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team has a live ball at the disposal. (OBR Art. 14.1.1)
When a player loses the control of the ball, the team of that player loses the control of the ball too.
YES Team A control of the ball ends when team B gains control of the ball. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.) (R556)
A5 has the ball in the hands for the last free throw when A4 fouls B4. This is the 5th team A foul in the quarter. B4 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
NO The team control of the ball ends when an opponent gains control of the ball. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.)
A1’s shot for a goal misses the ring. A1 follows the ball and catches it before it touches the court. This is a violation by A1.
NO Team control of the ball starts when a player of that team is in control of a live ball by holding it. A4’s foul is a team A control foul. (OBR Art. 14.1.1) (R558)
B1 taps the ball away from dribbler A1 in the frontcourt. While the ball is bouncing towards team B frontcourt, A1 pushes B1 to prevent B1 from starting a fast break. This is a team A control foul. (R560)
NO Team control of the ball ends when the ball has left A1’s hands on a shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.) (R559)
The act of shooting ends when the ball leaves the shooter’s hands
YES Team A control of the ball has not ended as team B did not gain the control of the ball yet. (OBR Art. 14.1.3.) (R560)
The team control and the act of shooting always end at the same time.
YES The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R561
Airborne shooter A1 releases the ball on the shot for a goal. A1 returns to the court with one foot when fouled by B1. B1’s foul is committed during A1’s act of shooting
NO Team control ends when the ball has left the player’s hands on a shot for a goal. The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet have returned to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2. and 14.1.3) (R562)
Airborne shooter A1 with the ball in the hands tosses the ball from the left hand to the right hand before releasing the ball on the shot for a goal. A1 ended the act of shooting when tossing the ball in the hands.
YES If the shooter is airborne, the act of shooting ends when the shooter returns with both feet to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2.) (OBRI 15-5) (R563)
A1 taps the ball towards the basket when fouled by B1. The ball enters the basket. The goal shall count.
NO The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet returned to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2 and 15.1.3) (R564)
A1 taps the ball towards the basket when fouled by B1. The ball does not enter the basket. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
YES The definition of the player in the act of shooting states that a tap for a goal occurs when the ball is directed with the player’s hands towards the opponents’ basket. (OBR Art. 15.1.1) (R565)
A1 dunks and scores. B1 fouls A1 who has not yet returned with both feet to the court. This is the 5th team B foul in the quarter. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
YES The definition of the player in the act of shooting states that a tap for a goal occurs when the ball is directed with the player’s hands towards the opponents’ basket. (OBR Art. 15.1.1)
A1’s tap towards the basket is considered as a shot for goal. (R568)
NO B1’s foul was committed against A1 in the act of shooting. The goal shall count and A1 shall be awarded 1 free throw. (OBR Art. 15.1.1 and 34.2.2) (R567)
Successive attempts to score by tapping the ball towards the opponents’ basket are considered as an act of shooting only if made with two hands. (R569)
YES The definition of the player in the act of shooting states that a tap for a goal occurs when the ball is directed with the player’s hands towards the opponents’ basket. (OBR Art. 15.1.1) (R568)
In the case of an airborne shooter, the act of shooting ends when the ball leaves the shooter’s hands.
NO Player is considered in the act of shooting when taps the ball towards the opponents’ basket with the hand(s). (OBR Art. 15.1.1.) (R569)
A3 started the act of shooting when B2 commits an away-from-ball foul against A4. This is the 5th team B foul in the quarter. A3 continues the act of shooting and the ball enters the basket. A3’s goal shall count. A4 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (R571)
NO The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet returned to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R570)
During the rebound, A4 taps the ball towards the basket. B4 fouls A4 before A4 returns with both feet to the court. The ball does not enter the basket. A4 shall be awarded 2 free throws.
YES The ball does not became dead and the goal counts, if made when the ball is the control of a player in the act of shooting for a goal and who finishes the shot with a continuous motion which started before a foul is charged against any opponent’s player. (OBR Art. 15.1.2 and 10.4) (R571)
During A1’s lay-up, B1 hits A1’s arm. A1 continues the shooting motion and scores a goal. A1’s goal shall count. (R573)
YES The act of shooting (tap) ends when the ball has left the player’s hand and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet returned to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R572)
A1 has the ball in the hands on the drive to the basket. B2 fouls A1. After the foul is called, A1 makes 3 steps before the shot for a 2-point goal. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R574)
YES The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R573)
B1 fouls A1 just before A1 has received a pass from A2. A1 catches the pass and immediately scores a goal. A1’s goal shall count.
NO The act of shooting in a continuous movement on drive to the basket starts when the player starts the shooting motion preceding the release of the ball for a goal. The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle when the ball is live. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (OBR Art. 15.1.3 and 10.3.) (R574)
B1 fouls A1 under the basket just before A1 has started the act of shooting. A1 now dunks and scores a goal. A1’s goal shall not count. (R576)
NO A1’s goal shall not count. The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 15.1.2. and 10.3.)
A1 ends the act of shooting with a dunk. A1 has still the ball in one hand and only a part of the ball is below the level of the ring when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. A1 scores a goal. A1’s goal shall count.(R577)
YES A1’s goal shall not count. The act of shooting ends when an entirely new act of shooting is made. The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle while the ball is live. (OBR Art. 15.1.2. and 10.3.) (R576)
B1 fouls A1 during the drive to the basket (act of shooting) for a goal. While A1 airborne is on the shot for a goal, B2 taps the ball out of A1’s hands. A1 catches it again in the air and scores a goal. A1’s goal shall count. (R578)
NO The end of shooting (dunk) ends when the ball has left the player’s hands (which is not the case). A goal is made when a live ball enters the basket from above and passes the basket entirely. The ball becomes dead when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter. (OBR Art. 16.1.1 and 10.3.) (R577)
Airborne shooter A1 releases the ball on the shot for a goal. A1 did not return to the court with either foot yet when fouled by B1. B1’s foul is committed during A1’s act of shooting.
YES The act of shooting starts when a player starts to move the ball upwards to the opponents’ basket. The act of shooting ends when the ball has left the player’s hands on the shot for a goal. The ball did not leave the A1’s hands on the shot for a goal, the ball was tapped by the defensive player out of A1’s hands who caught it again in the air and ended the continuous movement with a shot for a goal. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R578)
A1 ended the dribble under the opponents’ basket with the ball in both hands. At this time B1 fouls A1. This is the 3d team B foul in the quarter. Immediately after the foul is called, A1 jumps and scores a goal. A1’s goal shall count.
YES If the shooter is airborne, the act of shooting ends when the shooter returns with both feet to the court. (OBR Art. 15.1.2) (R579)
The ball did not leave A1’s hands on the shot for a 2-point goal as B1 was holding A1’s arm. B1 fouled A1 in the act of shooting despite that the ball did not leave A1’s hands.
NO The act of shooting starts when a player starts, in the judgement of a referee, to move the ball upwards towards the opponents’ basket. B1’s foul against A1 was not committed during A1’s act of shooting. Moreover, B1’s foul caused the ball to become dead, therefore A1’s goal shall not count. Team A shall be awarded a throw-in from behind the endline. (OBR Art. 10.3.)
A1 ends dribble in the backcourt with the ball in the hands. B1 fouls A1. This is the 5th team B foul in the quarter. Immediately after, A1 attempts a shot a 3-point field goal from the backcourt. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R582)
YES During the act of shooting the player might have the arm(s) held by an opponent, thus preventing that player from scoring. In this case it is not essential that the ball leaves the player’s hands. (OBR Art. 15.1.5)
A1 dribbles in the backcourt. B1 fouls A1 shortly before A1 catches the ball with both hands. This is the 3rd team B foul in the quarter. Immediately after, A1 attempts a shot for a 3- point goal from the backcourt. The ball enters the basket. A1’s goal shall count. (R583)
NO The act of shooting in a continuous movement on drive to the basket starts when the player starts the shooting motion preceding the release of the ball on the shot for a goal. The goal shall not count. A1 shall be awarded 2 free throws. (OBR Art. 15.1.3 and 10.3.) (OBRI 15-2) (R582)
B1 has the arm extended within the cylinder while guarding dribbler A1. A1 catches the ball and with the hand pushes-off B1’s extended arm on the move towards the basket. This is the A1’s team control foul during the act of shooting. (R584)
NO A1 was not in the act of shooting yet when B1 fouls A1. The ball becomes dead when a referee blows the whistle when the ball is live. Team A shall be awarded a throw-in from its backcourt. (OBR Art. 15.1.3. and 10.3.) (R583)
B1 has the arm extended within the cylinder while guarding dribbler A1. A1 attempts to draw a foul on the drive towards the basket by extending the shooting arm under B1’s arm and contact occurs. This is the A1’s team control foul during the act of shooting.(R585)
YES A1 is in the continuous motion (act of shooting) on the drive to the basket with ball in the hands. The offensive player shall not cause contact with the defensive player in a legal guarding position by using the arms to create more space (pushing off) for the move towards the basket. (OBR Art. 15.1.3 and 33.2.) (R584)
B1 fouls dribbler A1. Immediately after the call, A1 catches the ball and starts the act of shooting ending it with a successful dunk shot. A1’s goal shall count. (R586)
YES A1 is in the continuous motion (act of shooting) on the drive to the basket with ball in the hands. The offensive player shall not cause contact with the defensive player in a legal guarding position by using the arms to create more space (pushing off) for the move towards the basket. (OBR Art. 15.1.3. and 33.2.) (R585)
